SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Southwest Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Evergreen Park ESD 124 school district, located in Evergreen Park, IL with about 317 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Southwest Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
Southwest Elementary School, located at 9900 S. Central Park Avenue in Evergreen Park, Illinois, is a key component of the Evergreen Park Elementary School District 124. Serving students in the early stages of their academic journey, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment. It emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for a successful transition to the district's upper-grade schools. The school plays an active role in the local Evergreen Park community, maintaining a focus on collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and parents.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Southwest Elementary is noted for promoting a positive school culture that values inclusivity and student engagement. The facility is well-integrated into the residential neighborhood, providing a convenient and accessible location for local families. With a commitment to meeting the diverse needs of its student population, the school utilizes various instructional strategies and extracurricular opportunities to encourage both academic growth and character building, ensuring that young learners receive a well-rounded educational experience in a nurturing setting.
For more information, contact Southwest Elem School at (708) 424-2444 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Evergreen Park, IL 60805-3305
(708) 424-2444
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Evergreen Park, IL with about 317 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Evergreen Park ESD 124
- Total Students:
- 317
- Teachers:
- 25.03
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 317 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 10.4%
- Black or African American
- 8.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.