Southwest Elementary School serves 270 students in grades 5.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5
Total Students
270 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
38%
15%
White
61%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
270 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Southwest Elementary School students are White, 38% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 5
What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?
Southwest Elementary School is part of Sikeston R-6 School District.
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