SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southwest Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Greenwood Community Sch Corp school district, located in Greenwood, IN with about 542 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Southwest Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 is a public school located in Greenwood, Indiana, serving students within the Clark-Pleasant Community School Corporation. Situated on W. Smith Valley Road, the school functions as a foundational academic institution for the local community, focusing on delivering core educational curricula in a supportive, student-centered environment. It is committed to fostering both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of its diverse student body through structured classroom instruction and various school-wide initiatives.

As part of a growing school district, Southwest Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong teacher-student partnerships. The school environment is designed to prepare young learners for their future academic careers by emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills. By maintaining active communication with families and providing a range of extracurricular opportunities, Southwest Elementary strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Southwest Elementary School at (317) 889-4090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

619 W Smith Valley
Greenwood, IN 46142-3048
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SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Greenwood, IN with about 542 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
542
Teachers:
30
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
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 542 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.5%
Hispanic/Latino
7.6%
Two or more races
6.1%
Black or African American
5.5%
Asian
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

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.