SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Southwest Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school district, located in Clemmons, NC with about 625 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 41 teachers, Southwest Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Southwest Elementary School, located in Clemmons, North Carolina, is a key part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. Serving a suburban community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the community to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive learning and the use of modern educational resources to prepare students for future academic success. By offering a diverse range of activities and programs, Southwest Elementary aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and character growth. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active presence, providing regular updates and information through its official district portal to ensure transparent communication regarding school policies, extracurricular events, and academic calendars.
For more information, contact Southwest Elementary at (336) 703-4195 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Clemmons, NC 27012-9204
(336) 703-4195
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Clemmons, NC with about 625 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
- Total Students:
- 625
- Teachers:
- 41.99
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 625 students
- White
- 67.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.8%
- Black or African American
- 11.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.6%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.