Southwest Elementary

1631 Southwest School Drive
Clemmons, NC 27012

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/swes

546 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southwest Elementary School, located in Clemmons, North Carolina, is a key part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. Serving a suburban community, the school focuses on providing a nurturing educational environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, families, and the community to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive learning and the use of modern educational resources to prepare students for future academic success. By offering a diverse range of activities and programs, Southwest Elementary aims to cultivate both intellectual curiosity and character growth. For parents and community members, the school maintains an active presence, providing regular updates and information through its official district portal to ensure transparent communication regarding school policies, extracurricular events, and academic calendars.

546

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	352
Hispanic	67
Black	53
Asian	28
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
352 (64.5%)
Hispanic
67 (12.3%)
Black
53 (9.7%)
Two or More
45 (8.2%)
Asian
28 (5.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-4195
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/swes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	546
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	191
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 21

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 116

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southwest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	116

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southwest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	249	45.6%
Male	297	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)