Southwest Elementary

4372 Southwest School Road
High Point, NC 27265

southwestes.gcsnc.com/pages/823321095646786338

808 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Southwest Elementary School, located at 4372 Southwest School Road in High Point, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Guilford County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Southwest Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future success, encouraging them to achieve their full potential in both their studies and their personal development.

As a community-centered school, Southwest Elementary places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding High Point area. The school utilizes various resources and programs to ensure that students receive individualized attention, aiming to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere where diversity is respected and encouraged. Through its commitment to excellence and its focus on the holistic well-being of its students, Southwest Elementary remains a vital contributor to the educational landscape of the local community.

808

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	89
Black	187
Asian	200
Two or More	50
American Indian	2

White
280 (34.7%)
Asian
200 (24.8%)
Black
187 (23.1%)
Hispanic
89 (11.0%)
Two or More
50 (6.2%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)819-2992
Website:	http://southwestes.gcsnc.com/pages/823321095646786338
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	808
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	805
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

Kindergarten 125

Grade 1 137

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 139

Grade 5 127

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southwest Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	125
Grade 1	137
Grade 2	140
Grade 3	140
Grade 4	139
Grade 5	127

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southwest Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	382	47.3%
Male	426	52.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)