South-Western Preschool Center

345 Students

Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K

School Overview

The South-Western Preschool Center, located on Haughn Road in Grove City, serves as a specialized educational hub within the South-Western City School District. The facility is primarily dedicated to early childhood development, focusing on preparing young learners for their transition into elementary school. By offering a structured, nurturing environment, the center emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and age-appropriate play, ensuring that students from diverse backgrounds have the support necessary to thrive in their early educational journey.

Beyond its core curriculum, the center is noted for its focus on inclusivity and early intervention. It frequently hosts programs designed to support children with varying developmental needs, utilizing specialized staff to provide individualized attention. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, students, and parents, the South-Western Preschool Center aims to build a strong community foundation that encourages curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in its youngest district residents.

345

Total Students

9.8

Full-Time Teachers

35.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South-Western Preschool Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	38
Black	30
Asian	8
Two or More	34
Pacific Islander	1

White
234 (67.8%)
Hispanic
38 (11.0%)
Two or More
34 (9.9%)
Black
30 (8.7%)
Asian
8 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Pre Kindergarten
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South-Western City
Phone:	(614)801-8448
Grade Range:	Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	35.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 345