Southwood Elementary School (Closed 2021)

Southwood Elementary School serves 297 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
96%
19%
White
2%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southwood Elementary School?
297 students attend Southwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Southwood Elementary School students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southwood Elementary School offer ?
Southwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Southwood Elementary School part of?
Southwood Elementary School is part of Pine Bluff School District.

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