Southwest Calloway Elementary School

3426 Wiswell Rd
Murray, KY 42071

399 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Southwest Calloway Elementary School, located in Murray, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calloway County School District. Situated in a rural-suburban setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize the individual growth and well-being of their student body.

Beyond core academics, Southwest Calloway Elementary is deeply integrated into the broader Calloway County community. The school frequently engages parents and local stakeholders through various extracurricular activities, school events, and collaborative partnerships. By maintaining a balance between rigorous educational standards and a nurturing school culture, the institution aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while instilling a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.

399

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Calloway Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	23
Black	7
Two or More	19
American Indian	3

White
347 (87.0%)
Hispanic
23 (5.8%)
Two or More
19 (4.8%)
Black
7 (1.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Calloway County
Phone:	(270)762-7345
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 70