Southwest Elementary School

766 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southwest Elementary School, located on Ogeechee Road in Savannah, Georgia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science, the faculty works to prepare young learners for the transitions of middle school and beyond, while also providing diverse extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity and physical activity.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Southwest Elementary is known for its commitment to building a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Savannah neighborhood. The school prioritizes a supportive culture where students from various backgrounds are encouraged to participate in community-focused initiatives and school-wide events. Through this collaborative approach, the school aims to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its students, ensuring they remain engaged and motivated throughout their formative years.

766

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	130
Hispanic	139
Black	402
Asian	25
Two or More	61
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	5

Black
402 (52.5 %)
Hispanic
139 (18.1 %)
White
130 (17.0 %)
Two or More
61 (8.0 %)
Asian
25 (3.3 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Savannah-Chatham County
Phone:	(912)395-3300
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	536
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 75

Kindergarten 136

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 109

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southwest Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	75
Kindergarten	136
Grade 1	129
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	109
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southwest Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	372	48.6%
Male	394	51.4%

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