Southwest Elementary School (Closed 2013)

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 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
379 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (OK)
(09-10)
60-64%
66%
(09-10)
60-64%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
13%
8%
White
67%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School District Name
Source: 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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