Southwest Elementary School

1631 Southwest School Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 514 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10% in NC
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Southwest Elementary School's student population of 514 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Southwest Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NC)
#220 out of 2568 schools
(Top 10%)
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68%
42%
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74%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
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Hispanic
11%
20%
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Black
11%
25%
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White
66%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southwest Elementary School's ranking?
Southwest Elementary School is ranked #220 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southwest Elementary School often compared to?
Southwest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frank Morgan Elementary School, Lewisville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
514 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Southwest Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% 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 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
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?
Southwest Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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