Southwest Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 2320 Cook Road
       Durham, NC  27713-2735


(919) 560-3972

District: Durham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
691st of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,711 Help


Students who attend Southwest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rogers-Herr Middle
    Sherwood Githens Middle
High:    C E Jordan High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  663

Racial breakdown:

African American:
38.0%
White:
27.5%
Hispanic:
22.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Compare Details Southwest Elementary ranks better than 54% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 11th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Southwest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (38%), White (27.5%), Hispanic (22.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.5% 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. 24 elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Elementary is $11,711. 22 elementary schools in the Durham Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Southwest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Elementary 691st of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Southwest Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Gifted and Talented students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Durham Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Durham Public Schools 140th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Southwest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.27 770th 1276 39.7%
2007 32.21 999th 1293 22.7%
2008 38.05 894th 1324 32.5%
2009 26.45 1076th 1354 20.5%
2010 23.57 1129th 1363 17.2%
2011 21.61 1184th 1381 14.3%
2012 31.36 1071st 1388 22.8%
2013 48.99 678th 1403 51.7%
2014 26.86 1057th 1390 24.0%
2015 24.54 1156th 1440 19.7%
2016 37.56 961st 1425 32.6%
2017 36.40 980th 1429 31.4%
2018 51.27 724th 1434 49.5%
2019 39.77 919th 1473 37.6%
2021 34.16 956th 1489 35.8%
2022 52.81 694th 1514 54.2%
2023 54.14 691st 1502 54.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.15 90th 421 78.6%
2019 48.54 219th 497 55.9%
2022 35.61 325th 485 33.0%
2023 40.01 293rd 514 43.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.96 514th 1332 61.4%
2019 38.07 913th 1361 32.9%
2021 21.18 1126th 1329 15.3%
2022 43.61 774th 1366 43.3%
2023 43.22 846th 1437 41.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.49 732nd 1405 47.9%
2019 38.47 932nd 1424 34.6%
2021 23.15 1129th 1440 21.6%
2022 49.54 720th 1458 50.6%
2023 53.34 670th 1459 54.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.36 133rd 897 85.2%
2022 28.97 488th 634 23.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.42 578th 612 5.6%
2022 65.33 155th 500 69.0%
2023 67.55 148th 582 74.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.58 698th 1413 50.6%
2019 42.99 864th 1430 39.6%
2021 43.88 791st 1444 45.2%
2022 54.98 641st 1464 56.2%
2023 53.97 664th 1461 54.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.33 317th 927 65.8%
2019 49.43 444th 949 53.2%
2021 32.67 608th 896 32.1%
2022 58.42 299th 927 67.7%
2023 55.81 354th 933 62.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.25 205th 851 75.9%
2019 34.05 629th 865 27.3%
2021 34.58 570th 843 32.4%
2022 50.32 403rd 893 54.9%
2023 60.42 298th 915 67.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Southwest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.04 107th 1178 90.9%
2019 83.83 127th 1183 89.3%
2021 75.02 250th 1172 78.7%
2022 82.32 159th 1194 86.7%
2023 84.39 126th 1183 89.3%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.8)
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by a parent
Thursday, March 30, 2017

Open Quote This school has a very warm and inviting atmosphere with an entire faculty that treats students with respect and encourages positive behaviors. I have never seen students shouted at or talked down to and the students by and large are respectful of the teachers and of each other. Close Quote


by a teacher
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Open Quote This school has a great program in dual immersion Spanish and English learning! Nice clean safe school! Close Quote


by a teacher
Friday, August 1, 2014

Open Quote Wonderful atmosphere. Supportive and creative. An excellent PTA and excellent support staff. Close Quote



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
1990 393 221 33 3 2 n/a n/a 0 652
1991 425 224 35 3 2 n/a n/a 0 689
1992 466 213 33 6 1 n/a n/a 0 719
1993 436 215 42 7 0 n/a n/a 0 700
1994 482 233 42 10 2 n/a n/a 0 769
1995 423 327 41 13 8 n/a n/a 0 812
1996 423 327 41 13 8 n/a n/a 0 812
1997 402 433 35 14 4 n/a n/a 0 888
1998 377 473 39 15 2 n/a n/a 0 906
1999 340 548 40 14 1 n/a n/a 0 943
2000 235 524 29 9 2 n/a n/a 0 799
2001 194 545 39 14 3 n/a n/a 0 795
2002 185 578 39 37 3 n/a n/a 0 842
2003 185 578 39 37 3 n/a n/a 0 842
2004 169 617 37 23 4 n/a n/a 0 850
2005 152 604 33 41 3 n/a n/a 0 833
2006 121 590 34 74 2 n/a n/a 0 821
2007 136 442 34 86 1 n/a n/a 43 742
2008 141 425 45 82 2 n/a n/a 41 736
2009 98 405 49 83 4 n/a n/a 0 639
2010 115 455 44 78 3 n/a n/a 0 695
2011 101 338 35 107 4 1 19 0 605
2012 114 342 35 109 3 1 24 0 628
2013 81 315 35 103 1 1 25 0 561
2014 74 366 33 126 2 0 24 0 625
2015 102 376 29 135 4 0 20 0 666
2016 96 348 23 140 2 0 24 0 633
2017 103 335 29 159 3 1 20 0 650
2018 116 316 27 154 4 2 21 0 640
2019 119 298 28 142 2 0 25 0 614
2020 138 299 23 154 1 0 35 0 650
2021 158 297 19 150 1 0 33 0 658
2022 171 261 14 146 1 0 35 0 628
2023 182 252 21 152 1 0 55 0 663

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
1990 652 39.0 16.7 n/a
1991 689 42.0 16.4 0
1992 719 47.0 15.2 6.7
1993 700 47.0 14.9 7.4
1994 769 46.0 16.7 9.8
1995 812 47.0 17.3 10.3
1996 812 47.0 17.3 10.3
1997 888 55.0 16.1 16.8
1998 906 62.0 14.6 22.6
1999 943 62.0 15.2 28.4
2000 799 62.0 12.9 39.2
2001 795 62.0 12.8 44.2
2002 842 64.0 13.2 0
2003 842 64.0 13.2 0
2004 850 64.0 13.3 45.6
2005 833 64.0 13.0 47.7
2006 821 64.0 12.8 42.8
2007 742 n/a n/a 36.5
2008 736 49.5 14.9 40.3
2009 639 48.2 13.3 49.8
2010 695 42.5 16.3 51.7
2011 605 40.0 15.1 58.7
2012 628 42.8 14.6 55.6
2013 561 41.1 13.6 62.2
2014 625 41.5 15.0 64.6
2015 666 44.0 15.1 59.2
2016 633 42.0 15.0 62.6
2017 650 41.1 15.8 60.6
2018 640 46.7 13.7 59.8
2019 614 46.4 13.2 58
2020 650 46.2 14.0 52.9
2021 658 47.5 13.8 43.8
2022 628 52.0 12.0 40.9
2023 663 50.8 13.0 53.5

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
1990 652 39.0 16.7 n/a
1991 689 42.0 16.4 0
1992 719 47.0 15.2 6.7
1993 700 47.0 14.9 7.4
1994 769 46.0 16.7 9.8
1995 812 47.0 17.3 10.3
1996 812 47.0 17.3 10.3
1997 888 55.0 16.1 16.8
1998 906 62.0 14.6 22.6
1999 943 62.0 15.2 28.4
2000 799 62.0 12.9 39.2
2001 795 62.0 12.8 44.2
2002 842 64.0 13.2 0
2003 842 64.0 13.2 0
2004 850 64.0 13.3 45.6
2005 833 64.0 13.0 47.7
2006 821 64.0 12.8 42.8
2007 742 n/a n/a 36.5
2008 736 49.5 14.9 40.3
2009 639 48.2 13.3 49.8
2010 695 42.5 16.3 51.7
2011 605 40.0 15.1 58.7
2012 628 42.8 14.6 55.6
2013 561 41.1 13.6 62.2
2014 625 41.5 15.0 64.6
2015 666 44.0 15.1 59.2
2016 633 42.0 15.0 62.6
2017 650 41.1 15.8 60.6
2018 640 46.7 13.7 59.8
2019 614 46.4 13.2 58
2020 650 46.2 14.0 52.9
2021 658 47.5 13.8 43.8
2022 628 52.0 12.0 40.9
2023 663 50.8 13.0 53.5

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.
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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 $1,168 (10.0%) $10,542 (90.0%) $11,711

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 919th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 691st of 1502 Elementary schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwest Elementary)40.443.1
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)5256.5
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Southwest Elementary)40.442.2
 1.8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)44.739.3
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Elementary)48.156.1
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)47.151.1
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Southwest Elementary)54.658.2
 3.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)48.549.9
 1.4%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Elementary)53.358.3
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Durham Public Schools)46.651.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Southwest Elementary)54.356.8
 2.5%
   5th Grade Reading (Durham Public Schools)44.643.1
 1.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Southwest Elementary)81.976.3
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Durham Public Schools)68.865.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students614663
 8%
African American298252
 15.4%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian2821
 25%
Hispanic142152
 7%
Pacific Islander00
White119182
 52.9%
Two or More Races2555
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58%53.5%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 663 students attended Southwest Elementary.

Students at Southwest Elementary are 38% African American, 27% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Southwest Elementary ranks 691st of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Southwest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rogers-Herr Middle
Middle : Sherwood Githens Middle
High : C E Jordan High


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