Southwest Elementary

Public K-2

 915 W Grant St
       Dexter, MO  63841-1886


(573) 614-1015

District: Dexter R-Xi

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,519 Help


Students who attend Southwest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    T. S. Hill Middle
High:    Dexter High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.3%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.2% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Southwest Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Dexter R-Xi School District. Racial makeup is: White (91.3%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary is 13.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Dexter R-Xi School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Elementary is $9,519, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Dexter R-Xi School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Southwest Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Dexter R-Xi:

SchoolDigger ranks Dexter R-Xi 126th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Southwest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 536 536
1992 532 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 533
1993 535 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 539
1994 531 0 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 537
1995 539 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1996 539 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1997 580 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 587
1998 535 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1999 515 1 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2000 489 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2001 444 4 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2002 458 5 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2003 458 5 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 471
2004 472 4 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 459 4 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 470
2006 497 7 0 5 4 n/a n/a 0 513
2007 547 3 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 556
2008 470 3 2 1 4 n/a n/a 0 480
2009 490 5 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 502
2010 480 8 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2011 495 6 1 7 2 0 7 0 518
2012 511 8 4 7 2 1 3 0 536
2013 534 6 2 5 2 0 4 0 553
2014 526 4 4 9 2 0 7 0 552
2015 531 6 3 11 3 0 6 0 560
2016 478 5 2 18 2 0 10 0 515
2017 486 5 5 16 1 1 6 0 520
2018 502 4 5 14 0 0 5 0 530
2019 529 10 3 10 0 0 6 0 558
2020 500 9 1 14 0 0 12 0 536
2021 432 6 1 21 0 0 13 0 473
2022 421 4 1 25 1 0 17 0 469
2023 432 4 3 17 0 0 17 0 473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 536 31.1 17.2 n/a
1992 533 31.0 17.1 n/a
1993 539 31.9 16.9 n/a
1994 537 33.8 15.9 0
1995 548 33.6 16.3 n/a
1996 548 33.6 16.3 n/a
1997 587 34.5 17.0 29.1
1998 541 35.3 15.3 42.3
1999 525 35.8 14.7 47.6
2000 495 36.0 13.8 50.5
2001 452 37.0 12.2 47.6
2002 471 35.0 13.5 51.8
2003 471 35.0 13.5 51.8
2004 482 36.0 13.4 50
2005 470 38.0 12.4 51.7
2006 513 39.0 13.2 47.6
2007 556 37.9 14.7 42.3
2008 480 40.0 12.0 50.8
2009 502 40.0 12.6 50.2
2010 497 40.0 12.4 51.5
2011 518 41.1 12.5 51.7
2012 536 41.2 12.9 53.5
2013 553 40.6 13.5 52.6
2014 552 42.1 13.0 60
2015 560 42.0 13.3 61.6
2016 515 41.0 12.5 58.8
2017 520 39.9 13.0 57.7
2018 530 39.4 13.4 57.9
2019 558 43.5 12.8 54.5
2020 536 43.2 12.3 58
2021 473 39.6 11.9 53.9
2022 469 41.0 11.4 56.7
2023 473 35.5 13.2 55.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 536 31.1 17.2 n/a
1992 533 31.0 17.1 n/a
1993 539 31.9 16.9 n/a
1994 537 33.8 15.9 0
1995 548 33.6 16.3 n/a
1996 548 33.6 16.3 n/a
1997 587 34.5 17.0 29.1
1998 541 35.3 15.3 42.3
1999 525 35.8 14.7 47.6
2000 495 36.0 13.8 50.5
2001 452 37.0 12.2 47.6
2002 471 35.0 13.5 51.8
2003 471 35.0 13.5 51.8
2004 482 36.0 13.4 50
2005 470 38.0 12.4 51.7
2006 513 39.0 13.2 47.6
2007 556 37.9 14.7 42.3
2008 480 40.0 12.0 50.8
2009 502 40.0 12.6 50.2
2010 497 40.0 12.4 51.5
2011 518 41.1 12.5 51.7
2012 536 41.2 12.9 53.5
2013 553 40.6 13.5 52.6
2014 552 42.1 13.0 60
2015 560 42.0 13.3 61.6
2016 515 41.0 12.5 58.8
2017 520 39.9 13.0 57.7
2018 530 39.4 13.4 57.9
2019 558 43.5 12.8 54.5
2020 536 43.2 12.3 58
2021 473 39.6 11.9 53.9
2022 469 41.0 11.4 56.7
2023 473 35.5 13.2 55.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $692 (8.2%) $7,719 (91.8%) $8,411
2020 $605 (6.9%) $8,174 (93.1%) $8,780
2021 $714 (7.9%) $8,297 (92.1%) $9,012
2022 $672 (7.1%) $8,846 (92.9%) $9,519

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Elementary

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students558473
 15.2%
African American104
 60%
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic1017
 70%
Pacific Islander00
White529432
 18.3%
Two or More Races617
 183.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%55.2%
 0.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Southwest Elementary.

Students at Southwest Elementary are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Southwest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : T. S. Hill Middle
High : Dexter High


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