Southwest Elementary School

www.howellschools.com

526 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Southwest Elementary School is a public school located in Howell, Michigan, serving students within the Howell Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a district known for its community-focused approach, Southwest Elementary integrates modern instructional practices with traditional values to prepare children for their future educational transitions.

The school benefits from being part of the broader Howell Public Schools system, which provides students with access to a variety of resources, specialized support services, and extracurricular opportunities. Families can find information regarding the school's curriculum, calendar, and staff directory by visiting the district’s official website at [www.howellschools.com](http://www.howellschools.com). With its central location on Gay Street, Southwest Elementary plays an active role in the local Howell community, prioritizing a partnership between parents, educators, and students to ensure a well-rounded elementary experience.

526

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	61
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	13

White
424 (80.6%)
Hispanic
61 (11.6%)
Two or More
19 (3.6%)
Pacific Islander
13 (2.5%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

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:	Howell Public Schools
Phone:	(517)548-6288
Website:	http://www.howellschools.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 88

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 76