Southwest Elementary School

Southwest Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
2320 Cook Rd,  Durham, NC
Durham Public Schools
4.9
4.5
669 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nicholas Rotosky
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
48%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
61.2%
State Average
54.6%
Science
82.4%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
329:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.5%
Female
49.5%
Black
38%
White
27.5%
Hispanic
22.9%
Two or more races
8.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.2%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.9 6 Reviews
4.0 Parent
6/20/2019
Southwest has a wonderful community culture and positive atmosphere. The staff and principal are very accessible and responsive. We have found most of our teachers to be very good. As a neighborhood school, it services a diverse group of students with widely ranging needs.
5.0 Parent
6/19/2019
Our daughter just completed her first year at Southwest Elementary School and it was such an amazing experience for us as parents as well as our student. From the administration to the teachers, everyone did an excellent job to ensure we were connected and involved with school activities. We were also satisfied with our daughter's academic progress.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 55 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/13/2024
As a parent and former teacher, I've been incredibly impressed with Southwest Elementary School's administrative team. They've created a warm and inclusive environment. Mr. Rotosky and Mrs. Flores are always approachable, responsive, and genuinely care about each student's well-being. Their commitme...
5.0 other
10/7/2024
This school is family oriented. Many staff have children or grandchildren who attend the school. Southwest has a very active PTA which provides grants to enrich the classrooms. Family activities include Literacy Night and STEM night. Southwest has a Dual Language Spanish Immersion Program. I have th...
5.0 parent
10/7/2024
We've been at Southwest for 3 years now. Each year our experience with teachers just get better and better. They've all been great communicators, really warm and friendly and meet my kids where they're at academically. My kids adore the community here and we feel so fortunate for that. I've even hea...
5.0 parent
10/7/2024
We're so grateful for our little neighborhood school! Southwest is a perfect example of how dedicated staff can do so much, despite state legislators trying to suffocate public schools, SWE is the "Little Engine That Could." We've been blessed to have two children walk those halls, and are so humble...

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Southwest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Durham, NC and is served by the Durham Public Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 669 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Southwest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $435,810. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hillside High School, Jordan High School, St. Sya Academy II, and more. Learn more about what Durham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southwest Elementary School.

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