Southwest Elementary School
Rating
Not Available
Not Available

No Reviews Yet
Find Old Friends From Southwest Elementary School
Use the form below to search for alumni from Southwest Elementary School.
School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 460 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-4
- Ranks 444th out of 1,209 elementary schools in MO.
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Met
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: PO Box 157, Lawson, MO 64062
- Principal or Admin: Holly Simmons
- Fax: (816) 296-3202
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Lawson R-Xiv School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,874
- Graduation Rate: 92.1%
- Dropout Rate: 1.2%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.2
- Enrolled Students: 1,287
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 460
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 35.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 13.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 249 (54.1%)
- Females: 211 (45.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 31 (6.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 94 (20.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 125 (27.2%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 3 | 0.7% |
Asian | - | - |
Hispanic | 2 | 0.4% |
White | 455 | 98.9% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Kindergarten | 79 | 17.2% |
1st Grade | 84 | 18.3% |
2nd Grade | 89 | 19.3% |
3rd Grade | 113 | 24.6% |
4th Grade | 95 | 20.7% |
Classroom Environment (2010)
Students Per Classroom
School:
17.0
District:
18.0
Faculty Information (2010)
Principal Years of Experience: 18.0
Teacher Average Years of Experience: 12.0
Faculty Salary (2010)
Average Salary of Administration: $59,562
Average Salary of Teachers: $43,886
Teacher Credentials (2009)
Percent of Teachers with Regular Certificates
School:
100.0%
District:
100.0%
Source: MO Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Be The First To Review Southwest Elementary School!
School Map and Similar Schools Nearby
Click to Activate Map of Nearby School Campuses
Private
Public
This School
Similar Schools Nearby
Lawson Middle School 5-8 | 429 Students | 0.5 miles away | ![]() 5 out of 5 | |
Westview Elementary School KG-5 | 596 Students | 6.4 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Lewis Elementary School PK-5 | 509 Students | 6.8 miles away | ![]() 5 out of 5 | |
Elkhorn Elementary School KG-5 | 228 Students | 6.9 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Southview Elementary School KG-5 | 437 Students | 9.5 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Kearney Elementary School KG-5 | 287 Students | 9.6 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Hawthorne Elementary School KG-5 | 357 Students | 9.8 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Lathrop Elementary School KG-5 | 394 Students | 10.1 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Dogwood Elementary School PK-5 | 507 Students | 10.2 miles away | Not Yet Rated | |
Polo Elementary School PK-4 | 166 Students | 11.9 miles away | ![]() 1 out of 5 | |
Compare This School To Nearby Schools ->
School Community Forum

Join a discussion about Southwest Elementary School and talk to others in the community including students, parents, teachers, and administrators.
Popular Discussion Topics
- Admissions and Registration Questions (e.g. Dress Code and Discipline Policy)
- School Calendar and Upcoming Events (e.g. Graduation)
- After School Programs, Extracurricular Activities, and Athletics (e.g. Football)
- News and Announcements (e.g. Yearbook and Class Supply List Details)
- Graduate and Alumni Events (e.g. Organizing Class Reunions)
Navigation
Can't Find What You Are Looking For?
Rankings
Nearby Cities
Sponsored Links
K-12 Articles

Everyone Loves Going to the Doctor and Dentist
Going to the doctor or dentist can be traumatic for children of all ages. Many adults do not...
Going to the doctor or dentist can be traumatic for children of all ages. Many adults do not...

Cutting Class
Depression is a very real problem for today’s youth. When your spirit doesn’t feel good, a lot of...
Depression is a very real problem for today’s youth. When your spirit doesn’t feel good, a lot of...

School's out for Recess
Recess used to be the best part of school; that and lunch. But today, a shocking two-thirds of...
Recess used to be the best part of school; that and lunch. But today, a shocking two-thirds of...