Southwood Elementary

www.kentwoodps.org

332 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Southwood Elementary is a public school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is part of the Kentwood Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As part of the Kentwood district, Southwood benefits from a focus on inclusive education, aiming to prepare its students for success in a global society by utilizing a curriculum that aligns with state standards while addressing the unique needs of its local population.

The school community at Southwood is characterized by its commitment to collaboration between staff, students, and families. Through various programs and initiatives, the school strives to create an inviting atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their potential. For families looking for more detailed information—including enrollment processes, school calendars, and specific academic resources—the district’s website, [www.kentwoodps.org](http://www.kentwoodps.org), serves as the central hub for all communications regarding Southwood Elementary’s mission and operations.

332

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	80
Black	62
Asian	15
Two or More	32
American Indian	3

White
140 (42.2 %)
Hispanic
80 (24.1 %)
Black
62 (18.7 %)
Two or More
32 (9.6 %)
Asian
15 (4.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.9 %)

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:	Kentwood Public Schools
Phone:	(616)455-7230
Website:	http://www.kentwoodps.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	332
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 73

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 57