Southwest Elementary Preschool serves 85 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Elementary Preschool ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Southwest Elementary Preschool's student population of 85 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Southwest Elementary Preschool is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Southwest Elementary Preschool?
85 students attend Southwest Elementary Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Southwest Elementary Preschool students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary Preschool?
Southwest Elementary Preschool has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary Preschool offer ?
Southwest Elementary Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Southwest Elementary Preschool part of?
Southwest Elementary Preschool is part of Dexter R-XI School District.
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