Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwest Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 305 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Southwest Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Southwest Elementary School is ranked #683 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Southwest Elementary School often compared to?
Southwest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forestdale, Winthrop by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
305 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Southwest Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 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 Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 305 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education