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

376 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Julie Sloan

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
51%

Reading Proficiency
51%

B-

Academics

B-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

51%

Math Proficiency

51%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 12:1 Teachers 31	Full Time Teachers 31
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 54.5%	Female 45.5%
Hispanic 42%

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 other

5/22/2013

Everything about this school is FIVE star. The teachers, the office staff, the paras, the students, the custodians, and the cafeteria workers. The principal knows EVERY (400+) child's name and home situation. You won't find this Principal in her office much, she is always in a classroom, walking a s...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Lakeland Senior High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

The Cygnet School

K to 10th
Private

Lakeland Christian School

Pre-K to 12th
Private

A-

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Florida Polk County Lakeland 33803 Southwest Lakeland

Southwest Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Lakeland, FL and is served by the Polk County Public Schools in Florida. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 376 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 51% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 51% are proficient in reading. Southwest Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $391,968. Discover additional schools in the area, like Lakeland Senior High School, The Cygnet School, Lakeland Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Lakeland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Southwest Elementary School.

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