SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Southwood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lenoir County Public Schools school district, located in Kinston, NC with about 331 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 21 teachers, Southwood 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.
Southwood Elementary School is a public school located in Kinston, North Carolina, serving as part of the Lenoir County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that focuses on the academic growth and personal development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community involvement, Southwood strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition through their primary education years.
The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and the community to stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. As a vital part of the local Kinston area, Southwood Elementary prioritizes a collaborative culture between educators, staff, and families to ensure that students receive the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact Southwood Elementary at (252) 527-9081 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Kinston, NC 28504
(252) 527-9081
SOUTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Kinston, NC with about 331 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lenoir County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 331
- Teachers:
- 21.7
- 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 331 students
- White
- 65.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.2%
- Black or African American
- 13.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.