Southwood Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548 · Kentwood Public Schools
#1024 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#34606 of 50,301 nationally
About Southwood Elementary
Southwood Elementary is a public elementary located in Grand Rapids, in the Kentwood Public Schools school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 302 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1024th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (47th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 302.
There are 106 schools in Grand Rapids; Southwood Elementary ranks 46th of 99 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
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
- 302
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- 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).
Townline Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students · 1.6 km away
Glenwood Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students · 1.8 km away
East Kentwood High School
Grand Rapids · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,068 students · 2.5 km away
Southeast Kelloggsville School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–2
287 students · 2.7 km away
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Byron Center · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
809 students · 2.7 km away
Grand River Preparatory High School
Grand Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
635 students · 2.7 km away
Brookwood Elementary
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students · 2.9 km away
East Kentwood Freshman Campus
Grand Rapids · Public other · Grades 9–9
742 students · 2.9 km away
Pinewood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students · 3.1 km away
Valleywood Middle School
Grand Rapids · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students · 3.2 km away
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Lockwood Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southwood Elementary a good school?
Southwood Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 36.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1024 of 1,581 in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
Southwood Elementary ranks #1024 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #34606 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southwood Elementary?
Southwood Elementary had 302 students in 2025.
Is Southwood Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Southwood Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–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.