SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.brentwood.k12.ny.us

975 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Southwest Elementary School is a public school located in Bay Shore, New York, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Brentwood Union Free School District. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes core foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development. As part of a large and diverse district, Southwest Elementary strives to provide inclusive educational opportunities that cater to the varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds of the local Bay Shore and Brentwood community.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students by promoting social-emotional learning and community engagement. The institution works closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future academic transitions. With a commitment to equity and excellence, Southwest Elementary aims to cultivate a safe and nurturing atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to develop both their intellectual potential and their character.

975

Total Students

72.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	733
Black	108
Asian	49
Two or More	15
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
733 (75.2%)
Black
108 (11.1%)
White
61 (6.3%)
Asian
49 (5.0%)
Two or More
15 (1.5%)
American Indian
6 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	BRENTWOOD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(631)434-2261
Website:	http://www.brentwood.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	975
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	715
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 145

Grade 1 141

Grade 2 180

Grade 3 154

Grade 4 177

Grade 5 168

Ungraded 10