Southwest Elementary School serves 274 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
85%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
274 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Southwest Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?
Southwest Elementary School is part of Jefferson City School District.
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