Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue

801 OAKLAND AVE SW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

635 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Southwest Community Campus (SWCC) is a unique, K-8 educational institution in Grand Rapids, Michigan, distinguished by its commitment to a **dual-language immersion program**. Serving a diverse student body, the school focuses on academic excellence by providing instruction in both English and Spanish, aiming to ensure that students reach high levels of proficiency in both languages while also developing deep cultural competence. This bilingual approach is a cornerstone of their identity, preparing students to thrive in an increasingly globalized society.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Southwest Community Campus emphasizes a strong sense of community and holistic development. The school is known for its collaborative atmosphere, where staff, families, and community partners work together to create a supportive and inclusive environment. Located in the heart of the Grand Rapids Public Schools district, SWCC strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are not only academically prepared for high school and beyond but are also socially responsible citizens empowered by their bilingualism and connection to the local community.

635

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	533
Black	44
Two or More	13
American Indian	1

Hispanic
533 (83.9 %)
White
44 (6.9 %)
Black
44 (6.9 %)
Two or More
13 (2.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grand Rapids Public Schools
Phone:	(616)819-2947
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 80