SOUTHWEST PRIMARY SCHOOL
Southwest Primary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hickory City Schools school district, located in Hickory, NC with about 364 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 25 teachers, Southwest Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Primary School, located at 1580 32nd Street SW in Hickory, North Carolina, is a key component of the Hickory Public Schools district. Serving students in the early stages of their education, the school is dedicated to establishing a strong academic and social foundation. The campus focuses on creating a nurturing environment where young learners can develop essential literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a sense of community and personal growth.
The school emphasizes a student-centered approach, working closely with families to ensure that each child receives the support necessary for academic success. Through its connection to the broader Hickory Public Schools system, Southwest Primary benefits from district-wide resources and curricula designed to prepare students for their transition to upper elementary grades. By balancing structured learning with creative development, the school strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning in all its students.
For more information, contact Southwest Primary at (828) 324-8884 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hickory, NC 28602-4633
(828) 324-8884
SOUTHWEST PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hickory, NC with about 364 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hickory City Schools
- Total Students:
- 364
- Teachers:
- 25.1
- 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 364 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.8%
- Black or African American
- 27.7%
- White
- 26.1%
- Two or more races
- 8.8%
- Asian
- 6.6%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.