Southwest Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Durham, North Carolina 27713 · Durham Public Schools
#1002 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#42459 of 50,301 nationally
About Southwest Elementary
Southwest Elementary is a public elementary located in Durham, in the Durham Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 639 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1002nd of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (53th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 639.
There are 65 schools in Durham; Southwest Elementary ranks 27th of 61 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)28%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Southwest Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Pearsontown Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students · 1.4 km away
Murray-Massenburg Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
517 students · 1.8 km away
Durham School of Technology
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–13
219 students · 3.2 km away
Hillside High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,433 students · 3.3 km away
C E Jordan High
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,189 students · 3.5 km away
W G Pearson Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students · 3.6 km away
Lowe's Grove Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
564 students · 4.0 km away
Fayetteville Street Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students · 4.3 km away
Parkwood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students · 4.5 km away
Hope Valley Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
539 students · 4.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Rock Springs Elementary
Denver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
639 students
Welcome Elementary
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
Clara J Peck Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
Hawk Ridge Elementary
Charlotte · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
640 students
Turner Creek Elementary
Cary · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
638 students
Erwin Elementary
Erwin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
637 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Southwest Elementary a good school?
Southwest Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 23.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1002 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 rank in North Carolina?
Southwest Elementary ranks #1002 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #42459 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Southwest Elementary?
Southwest Elementary had 639 students in 2025.
Is Southwest Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Southwest Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Southwest Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Southwest Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.