Southwest Elementary Global Academy

www.lexcs.org/

375 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Southwest Elementary School is a public primary school located in Lexington, North Carolina, and is an integral part of the Lexington City Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment. As part of a small city school system, Southwest Elementary benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that encourages collaboration between educators, students, and families to help children reach their full potential.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Lexington City Schools, which is dedicated to preparing students for future success through rigorous instruction and community engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, Southwest Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. For parents and community members interested in specific school policies, calendars, or educational programs, the school maintains an active presence on the district website at http://www.lexcs.org/.

375

Total Students

23.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	143
Black	109
Asian	11
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

Hispanic
143 (38.1 %)
Black
109 (29.1 %)
White
76 (20.3 %)
Two or More
34 (9.1 %)
Asian
11 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Lexington City Schools
Phone:	(336)242-1548
Website:	http://www.lexcs.org/
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	366
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 76