Southwest Elementary School serves 379 students in grades 1-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 33% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-64%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
12%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
19%
Black
13%
8%
White
67%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% OK state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% OK state average).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
379 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Southwest Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 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 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?
Southwest Elementary School is part of Chickasha School District.
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