SOUTHWEST CITY ELEM.

MCDONALD CO. R-I
411 ACADEMY ST
SOUTHWEST CITY, MO 64863
363 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Southwest City Elementary School is located in Southwest City, Missouri, and serves as a key educational institution within the McDonald County R-I School District. Situated on Academy Street, the school provides foundational primary education to the local community, emphasizing core academic development and student growth within a small-town environment.

As part of the McDonald County R-I district, the school benefits from being integrated into a broader regional system that focuses on preparing students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success. Families and community members can stay informed about school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official website at http://www.mcdonaldcor1.net.
363
Total Students
28.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
78.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    199 (54.8 %)
  • White
    120 (33.1 %)
  • American Indian
    22 (6.1 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    14 (3.9 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    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: MCDONALD CO. R-I
Phone: (417)762-3251
Website: http://www.mcdonaldr1.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 363
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 257
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 26
Kindergarten 42
Grade 1 35
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 29
Grade 5 35
Grade 6 36
Grade 7 33
Grade 8 52
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
NOEL PRIMARY
MCDONALD CO. R-I
235 Students
14762 W STATE HWY 90
SOUTHWEST CITY, MO 64863 (5.5 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd