Southwestern Elementary

www.spsk12.net/swes

579 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Pioneer Elementary School, located at 150 Pioneer Rd in Suffolk, Virginia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Suffolk Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment designed to meet the diverse developmental needs of its elementary-aged students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and holistic student growth, the school aims to prepare children for future academic success while cultivating a positive school culture.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Pioneer Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and the partnership between educators and families. The school actively works to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity and character development. With its focus on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional learning, Pioneer Elementary plays a vital role in the Suffolk community by helping students build the essential skills necessary for their transition into middle school and beyond.

579

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwestern Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	53
Black	153
Asian	3
Two or More	42
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
324 (56.0%)
Black
153 (26.4%)
Hispanic
53 (9.2%)
Two or More
42 (7.3%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Suffolk City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)925-5782
Website:	http://www.spsk12.net/swes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 112