Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Southwest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
260 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
97%
41%
White
2%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
260 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Southwest Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?
Southwest Elementary School is part of St. Landry Parish School District.
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