SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in BAY SHORE, NY with about 1,177 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 53 teachers, SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 is a public school located in Bay Shore, New York, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Brentwood Union Free School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development. As part of a large and diverse district, Southwest Elementary strives to provide inclusive educational opportunities that cater to the varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the local Bay Shore and Brentwood community.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students by promoting social-emotional learning and community engagement. The institution works closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future academic transitions. With a commitment to equity and excellence, Southwest Elementary aims to cultivate a safe and nurturing atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to develop both their intellectual potential and their character.
For more information, contact SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (631) 434-2261 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BAY SHORE, NY 11706-2099
(631) 434-2261
http://www.brentwood.k12.ny.us
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BAY SHORE, NY with about 1,177 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 1,177
- Teachers:
- 53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Provision 2
- 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 1,177 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 75% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 75.0%
- Black or African American
- 12.9%
- White
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.4%
- Male
- 50.6%
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.