Southwest Elementary School

Southwest Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
801 Oakland Ave SW,  Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Public Schools
5.0
4.1
621 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kelly Aponte
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
23%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
808:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Hispanic
83.9%
White
6.9%
Black
6.9%
Two or more races
2%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
8/28/2017
While I attend here i was very pleased felt like the school was amazing in so many categories. This school allows you to become excellent speaker in English and Spanish.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 7 Reviews
1.0 parent
4/17/2025
Una de las maestras me llamo y me pego
5.0 parent
3/15/2023
i love this school its big and fun and everyone loves u
5.0 parent
3/12/2021
Mrs. Hutchinson has been able to help our son learn - even through these tough times as we transitioned to online learning. She has consistently worked hard on teaching her students in her classroom. She has also been able to communicate to us her concerns/praises on his effort and ability. Our son...
5.0 parent
10/14/2018
I've had three children attend SWCC. One has since progressed to an advanced program and I believe SWCC the curriculum, staff, and dual immersion model aided in his progress. Many of the staff members have their master's degree and are highly trained in dual immersion best practices. My children are...

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Southwest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-8 in Grand Rapids, MI and is served by the Grand Rapids Public Schools in Michigan. The school has a total enrollment of 621 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. Southwest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Southwest Middlehigh School, Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy, Grand Rapids Montessori Academy, and more. Learn more about what Grand Rapids has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southwest Elementary School.

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