Southwest Elementary

www.onslow.k12.nc.us/southwestes

742 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southwest Elementary, located at 2601 Burgaw Hwy in Jacksonville, NC, is a public school serving students in Onslow County. As part of the Onslow County School District, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment. The school typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, focusing on preparing young learners for the transition to middle school through a structured curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is situated in a central location in Jacksonville, serving a diverse community of families associated with the local residential area and nearby military installations. Southwest Elementary prioritizes community and parental involvement, often hosting events and programs designed to foster strong connections between the faculty, staff, and the families they serve. With a focus on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, the school aims to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

742

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	446
Hispanic	129
Black	85
Asian	3
Two or More	69
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
446 (60.1 %)
Hispanic
129 (17.4 %)
Black
85 (11.5 %)
Two or More
69 (9.3 %)
American Indian
8 (1.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Onslow County Schools
Phone:	(910)347-0900
Website:	http://www.onslow.k12.nc.us/southwestes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	742
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	404
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 28

Kindergarten 135

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southwest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	28
Kindergarten	135
Grade 1	119
Grade 2	113
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	132
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southwest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	370	49.9%
Male	372	50.1%

Onslow County Schools

564 Students

132 Stateside Blvd
Jacksonville, NC 28546 (8.9 miles away)

Elementary School K - 5th