SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PINE BLUFF, AR with about 365 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st Grade. With about 26 teachers, SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary school located in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and serves as part of the Pine Bluff School District. Situated on Fir Street, the school provides foundational education for young students within the local community, focusing on academic development and personal growth. As a neighborhood school, it plays a key role in the district’s mission to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond through structured classroom learning and supportive educational programs.
The school operates under the broader framework of the Pine Bluff School District, which emphasizes equity, student achievement, and community involvement. While specific extracurricular offerings and daily schedules may fluctuate based on district-wide initiatives, Southwood Elementary remains committed to fostering a safe and engaging environment for its student body. Parents and community members can stay updated on the school’s academic calendar, faculty information, and district policies by visiting the official school district website at http://www.pinebluffschools.org.
For more information, contact SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 543-4390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
http://www.pinebluffschools.org
SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in PINE BLUFF, AR with about 365 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas
School Details
- School status:
- New
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 365
- Teachers:
- 26.12
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 365 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 98% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 97.5%
- White
- 1.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.3%
- Male
- 53.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.