Southwood Elementary
#761 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#12463 of 50,301 nationally
About Southwood Elementary
Southwood Elementary is a public elementary located in Orlando, in the Orange school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 481 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 761st of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (76th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 481.
There are 167 schools in Orlando; Southwood Elementary ranks 53rd of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)64%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.0
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 Southwood Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 64%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Southwood Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Cypress Creek High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,127 students · 471 m away
Wetherbee Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
939 students · 2.0 km away
Meadow Woods Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students · 2.3 km away
Endeavor Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students · 2.6 km away
Oakshire Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students · 3.5 km away
South Creek Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,006 students · 3.7 km away
Meadow Woods Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students · 3.9 km away
John Young Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
617 students · 4.0 km away
Waterbridge Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
644 students · 4.4 km away
Freedom High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,504 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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481 students
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481 students
Jacksonville Heights Elementary School
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481 students
Hans Christian Andersen Elementary School
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480 students
James S. Hunt Elementary School
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482 students
Christina M. Eve Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southwood Elementary a good school?
Southwood Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 68.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #761 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 Southwood Elementary rank in Florida?
Southwood Elementary ranks #761 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #12463 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southwood Elementary?
Southwood Elementary had 481 students in 2025.
Is Southwood Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Southwood Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southwood Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southwood Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.