SOUTHWOOD ELEM.

www.raytownschools.org

343 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

343

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWOOD ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	49
Black	162
Asian	9
Two or More	43
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Black
162 (47.2 %)
White
75 (21.9 %)
Hispanic
49 (14.3 %)
Two or More
43 (12.5 %)
Asian
9 (2.6 %)
American Indian
4 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	RAYTOWN C-2
Phone:	(816)268-7280
Website:	http://www.raytownschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
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 53

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 61