Southwest R-1 School District is a small rural school near Ludlow, Missouri. Southwest serves four local communities: Dawn, Ludlow, Mooresville, and Stet and has been fully accredited by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Serving 90 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 90 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwest Livingston Co R-1 El's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Ludlow, MO, covering approximately 111.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School's student population of 90 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
90 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1958
Colors
Blue and white
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1159 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
90%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School's ranking?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School is ranked #1159 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School?
90 students attend Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School part of?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 Elementary School is part of Southwest Livingston County R-I School District.
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