Southwest Elementary School
#1258 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#21280 of 50,301 nationally
About Southwest Elementary School
Southwest Elementary School is a public elementary located in Lakeland, in the Polk school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 376 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1258th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is students per teacher (80th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 376.
There are 50 schools in Lakeland; Southwest Elementary School ranks 19th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)77.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Southwest Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Southwest Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Southwest Middle School
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students · 503 m away
Cleveland Court Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students · 593 m away
Dixieland Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students · 1.2 km away
Carlton Palmore Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 2.3 km away
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Lakeland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
182 students · 2.7 km away
Rosabelle W. Blake Academy
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
562 students · 2.7 km away
Lakeland Senior High School
Lakeland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,985 students · 3.0 km away
Philip O'brien Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students · 3.5 km away
Jesse Keen Elementary School
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students · 3.6 km away
Lawton Chiles Middle Academy
Lakeland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students · 3.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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376 students
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Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Seminole Heights Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
Bonneville Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
Sheridan Hills Elementary School
Hollywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Van E. Blanton Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southwest Elementary School a good school?
Southwest Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 55.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1258 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Southwest Elementary School rank in Florida?
Southwest Elementary School ranks #1258 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #21280 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School had 376 students in 2025.
Is Southwest Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Southwest Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southwest Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southwest Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.