School Overview
Southwest Elementary School is a public primary school located in Geneseo, Illinois, serving students in the Geneseo Community Unit School District 228. Situated on South Center Street, the school is deeply integrated into the local Geneseo community and focuses on providing a supportive, foundational academic environment for children in the early stages of their education. The school is known for fostering a positive learning culture that emphasizes core curriculum development, social-emotional growth, and a strong partnership between educators, students, and families.

As part of the Geneseo school system, Southwest Elementary typically focuses on equipping students with the essential literacy and mathematical skills necessary for future academic success. The school maintains a traditional approach to elementary education, often highlighted by dedicated staff who strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where each child’s individual needs are addressed. Through various school programs and community engagement efforts, Southwest Elementary plays a central role in preparing the youth of Geneseo for their transition to the district's middle and high school levels.
357
Total Students
26.1
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White301
Hispanic33
Black3
Asian2
Two or More16
American Indian1
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    301 (84.3%)
  • Hispanic
    33 (9.2%)
  • Two or More
    16 (4.5%)
  • Black
    3 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    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: Geneseo CUSD 228
Phone: (309)945-0652
Website: http://www.geneseoschools.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 63
Grade 2 48
Grade 3 65
Grade 4 59
Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southwest Elem School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten62
Grade 163
Grade 248
Grade 365
Grade 459
Grade 560
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southwest Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17849.9%
Male17950.1%