Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Southwest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 393 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Southwest Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Southwest Elementary School is ranked #646 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
393 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Southwest Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 13:1, 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 Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 393 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
