Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southwood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 368 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Southwood Elementary School's student population of 368 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southwood Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwood Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1633 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
46%
15%
White
19%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwood Elementary School's ranking?
Southwood Elementary School is ranked #1633 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Southwood Elementary School often compared to?
Southwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Valley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Southwood Elementary School?
368 students attend Southwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Southwood Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwood Elementary School offer ?
Southwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Southwood Elementary School part of?
Southwood Elementary School is part of Raytown C-2 School District.
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