SOUTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SOUTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SOUTHWESTERN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AT JAMESTOWN school district, located in JAMESTOWN, NY with about 612 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 45 teachers, SOUTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
SOUTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Hunt Road in Jamestown, New York, serves as a cornerstone of the Southwestern Central School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of reading, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving.
Beyond the classroom, Southwestern Elementary is known for its strong connection to the local community and its commitment to inclusive education. The school provides a variety of resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child feels valued and challenged. Through a partnership between dedicated educators, active parents, and the surrounding Jamestown community, the school strives to maintain a safe, nurturing, and high-achieving atmosphere where every student is encouraged to reach their full potential.
For more information, contact SOUTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (716) 664-1881 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JAMESTOWN, NY 14701-5799
(716) 664-1881
http://www.swcs.wnyric.org
SOUTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JAMESTOWN, NY with about 612 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 612
- Teachers:
- 45.02
- 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 eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- 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 612 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWESTERN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.3%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 2.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.