SOUTHWEST EL

SOUTHWEST EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BELTON ISD school district, located in BELTON, TX with about 381 students offering grade levels from 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 28 teachers, SOUTHWEST EL 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.

SOUTHWEST ELementary is a public school located in Belton, Texas, serving as part of the Belton Independent School District (BISD). Situated on South Saunders Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic growth and social development for its young learners. As a foundational part of the BISD community, SOUTHWEST ELementary emphasizes the district’s core values of innovation, excellence, and student success, working to prepare students for their future educational journeys.

The school benefits from the resources and support of a larger, well-established district, allowing it to offer a structured curriculum focused on foundational skills in core subject areas. By leveraging the tools and initiatives promoted at www.bisd.net, SOUTHWEST ELementary strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, parents, and students work together to cultivate a positive school culture. The school remains committed to providing a safe, supportive, and engaging environment that meets the diverse needs of its student population in the growing Belton community.

For more information, contact SOUTHWEST EL at (254) 215-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

611 S SAUNDERS
BELTON, TX 76513
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SOUTHWEST EL is a public Title I school in BELTON, TX with about 381 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
BELTON ISD
Total Students:
381
Teachers:
28
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 381 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHWEST EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
72.4%
White
17.6%
Black or African American
7.6%
Two or more races
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.