Southwest Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bay Shore, New York 11706 · Brentwood Union Free School District
#2214 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#41301 of 50,301 nationally
About Southwest Elementary School
Southwest Elementary School is a public elementary located in Bay Shore, in the Brentwood Union Free School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 975 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 2214th of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is students per teacher (65th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 975.
There are 13 schools in Bay Shore; Southwest Elementary School ranks 11th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)21%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.5
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
- 975
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Southwest Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Middle School
Bay Shore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students · 940 m away
Hemlock Elementary School
Bay Shore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
609 students · 1.1 km away
Mary G Clarkson School
Bay Shore · Public elementary · Grades K–2
469 students · 2.6 km away
Parliament Place School
North Babylon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students · 2.9 km away
Manetuck Elementary School
West Islip · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students · 2.9 km away
Bay Shore Middle School
Bay Shore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,258 students · 3.0 km away
Fifth Avenue School
Bay Shore · Public elementary · Grades K–2
342 students · 3.1 km away
Oak Park Elementary School
Bay Shore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
678 students · 3.2 km away
Gardiner Manor School
Bay Shore · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
739 students · 3.4 km away
Bay Shore Senior High School
Bay Shore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,862 students · 3.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
Ps 186 DR Irving A Gladstone
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
973 students
Village Elementary School
Hilton · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
972 students
School 33-John James Audubon
Rochester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
980 students
Meadow Hill School
Newburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–8
982 students
Ps 160 William T Sampson
Brooklyn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
965 students
Ps 14 Fairview
Corona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
986 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southwest Elementary School a good school?
Southwest Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 25.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #2214 of 2,536 in New York. 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 New York?
Southwest Elementary School ranks #2214 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #41301 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School had 975 students in 2025.
Is Southwest Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Southwest Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–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.