SOUTHWEST CALLOWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Southwest Calloway Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Calloway County school district, located in Murray, KY with about 442 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 27 teachers, Southwest Calloway Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 Calloway Elementary School, located in Murray, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calloway County School District. Situated in a rural-suburban setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize the individual growth and well-being of their student body.
Beyond core academics, Southwest Calloway Elementary is deeply integrated into the broader Calloway County community. The school frequently engages parents and local stakeholders through various extracurricular activities, school events, and collaborative partnerships. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and a nurturing school culture, the institution aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while instilling a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
For more information, contact Southwest Calloway Elementary School at (270) 762-7345 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Murray, KY 42071
(270) 762-7345
SOUTHWEST CALLOWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Murray, KY with about 442 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Calloway County
- Total Students:
- 442
- Teachers:
- 27.6
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 442 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWEST CALLOWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 93.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.