Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwest Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 5%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Southwest Elementary School's student population of 513 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
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Southwest Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#113 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
12%
21%
Black
11%
25%
White
64%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Elementary School's ranking?
Southwest Elementary School is ranked #113 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
513 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Southwest Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% 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 lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
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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