B−
Southwest Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
2650 Southwest Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803 · (863) 499-2830 · Part of Polk County School District
Students
376
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
78%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Southwest Elementary School
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 48%
Reading / language arts37%
State average 52.1%
Location
Directions ↗
2650 Southwest Ave, Lakeland
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K18
Kindergarten47
Grade 160
Grade 261
Grade 369
Grade 463
Grade 558
Enrollment over time
375’20
399’21
382’22
380’23
376’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 39%White 33%Black 21%Two or more races 7%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.