SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southwest Elementary School, located on Southwest Avenue in Lakeland, Florida, is a public school within the Polk County School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive foundational education for elementary-aged children. As part of a larger district, it adheres to the curriculum standards set by the state of Florida, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while striving to foster a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between the administration, teachers, and families. It provides essential resources such as school calendars, information regarding academic programs, safety protocols, and district-wide policies. By maintaining this online presence, Southwest Elementary aims to keep parents engaged and informed, ensuring that the school community remains connected while supporting student growth and achievement throughout the academic year.

376

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	146
Black	79
Asian	2
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

Hispanic
146 (38.8%)
White
123 (32.7%)
Black
79 (21.0%)
Two or More
25 (6.6%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)499-2830
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/swe
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 18

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	60
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	171	45.5%
Male	205	54.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)