Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Southwood Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood Elementary School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2078 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
15%
25%
White
62%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwood Elementary School's ranking?
Southwood Elementary School is ranked #2078 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Southwood Elementary School?
261 students attend Southwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Southwood Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwood Elementary School offer ?
Southwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Southwood Elementary School part of?
Southwood Elementary School is part of Lenoir County Public Schools School District.
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