SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Southwest Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fayette County Public Schools school district, located in Williston, TN with about 285 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 15 teachers, Southwest Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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, located at 8095 Highway 194 in Williston, Tennessee, serves as a primary educational institution within the Fayette County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural setting, the school is dedicated to providing foundational academic instruction to students in the local community. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help young learners develop essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills during their formative years.

As a community-focused school, Southwest Elementary plays a central role in the lives of families in the Williston area. The school typically focuses on fostering a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the broader community to ensure student success. By maintaining a smaller school atmosphere, the faculty aims to provide personalized attention, helping students build the academic and emotional confidence needed to transition successfully to middle school levels within the Fayette County system.

For more information, contact Southwest Elementary at (901) 465-8317 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.