SOUTHWOOD ELEM.
SOUTHWOOD ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RAYTOWN C-2 school district, located in RAYTOWN, MO with about 388 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 29 teachers, SOUTHWOOD ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Southwood Elementary School is a public school located in Raytown, Missouri, serving students within the Raytown Quality Schools district. The school is situated at 8015 Raytown Road and functions as a core part of the local community, focusing on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. As part of a suburban district, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at fostering academic growth, social development, and preparation for middle school.
The school operates under the mission and educational standards set by the Raytown Quality Schools board, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the larger district, Southwood provides its students with access to a comprehensive curriculum, support services, and extracurricular opportunities. Families interested in specific school report cards, staff directories, or enrollment procedures can find detailed information on the district's official website at http://www.raytownschools.org.
For more information, contact SOUTHWOOD ELEM. at (816) 268-7280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
RAYTOWN, MO 64138-2106
(816) 268-7280
http://www.raytownschools.org
SOUTHWOOD ELEM. is a public Title I school in RAYTOWN, MO with about 388 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- RAYTOWN C-2
- Total Students:
- 388
- Teachers:
- 29.71
- 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
* 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 388 students
- Black or African American
- 49.5%
- White
- 30.2%
- Two or more races
- 8.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.