Southlawn Elementary School serves 440 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 440 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southlawn Elementary School's student population of 440 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
440 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southlawn Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
57%
35%
Black
10%
5%
White
27%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 08/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southlawn Elementary School?
440 students attend Southlawn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Southlawn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southlawn Elementary School?
Southlawn Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Southlawn Elementary School offer ?
Southlawn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Southlawn Elementary School part of?
Southlawn Elementary School is part of School District 27j.
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