Southwest El Sch

390 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Southwest Elementary School, located at 1500 Woodland St in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, serves the local community as part of the Lebanon School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment for students in the elementary grade levels, focusing on building a strong academic foundation while promoting social and emotional development. Its central location in Lebanon makes it a key neighborhood hub, providing students with access to essential educational resources and a curriculum designed to prepare them for middle school success.

Beyond core academics, Southwest Elementary places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student well-being. The school typically focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various school-wide initiatives and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing collaboration between teachers, students, and families, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic achievement, ensuring that each student receives the personalized attention necessary to reach their full potential within a diverse and growing community.

390

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	291
Black	10
Asian	1
Two or More	18

Hispanic
291 (74.6%)
White
70 (17.9%)
Two or More
18 (4.6%)
Black
10 (2.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lebanon SD
Phone:	(717)273-9391
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 87

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 62