Southwest Elementary School

Southwest most recently was awarded as a Platinum Level Model School.

Southwest Elementary School is home to over 400 students in grades VPK-5th.

Southwest Elementary is currently has a B rating according to niche.com.

With a 13:1 student teacher ratio Southwest Elementary offers great class sizes for students.

Southwest builds positive student-to-student, & teacher-to-student relationships.

Southwest consistently integrates academics and digital production to support students goals.

Southwest Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

2650 Southwest Ave, Lakeland, FL

Southwest Lakeland Neighborhood

Polk County Public Schools

382 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Julie Sloan

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
62%

Reading Proficiency
42%

B-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

42%

Math Proficiency

62%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

10.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

375:1

Student Diversity

Male

55.2%

Female

44.8%

White

37.7%

Hispanic

34.8%

Black

20.2%

Two or more races

5.8%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

11/14/2024

Do not send your child here if they struggle in learning. The principal and assistant principal will work to get your kid kicked out with cute little games called academic probation and if they are in special needs programs, like MTSS, they do not care.

1.0 parent

3/20/2014

My child was treated unfairly. My child's teacher's (my child was switched twice) was unfair. My child was not taught properly. I got in trouble for trying to get the information I needed for my child to succeed. The teacher yelled at me. I reported her and not much happened. A teacher should not ac...

5.0 parent

5/22/2013

This is the BEST school in the WHOLE-WIDE WORLD!!!!!!!! My two children have excelled there and have had WONDERFUL teachers. EVERYONE there...from the FABULOUS resource teachers to the COMPASSIONATE classroom teachers to the FRIENDLY OFFICE STAFF...to the AMAZING principal...WE LOVE SOUTHWEST!!!!!!!

5.0 parent

5/22/2013

This school is "hometown charm" at its best! My daughter attended here from kindergarten through fifth grade. The teachers take a personal interest in the success of their students. Extra music, art and computer programs add richness to their education. The principal is devoted to the school's succe...

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Household Income

$85,924

% of College Grads

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