Enrollment
92
Elementary
DISTRICT 327 · STATE 315
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DEXTER R-XI·NCES 291077003390
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL
915 W.GRANT, DEXTER, MO 63841 · (573) 614-1015 · Stoddard County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL92 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 12.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
56 students
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 92 | 100% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
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| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 92 | 6.8 | 13.6:1 | 61% (56) |
| 2023-24 | 97 | 7 | 13.9:1 | 53% (51) |
| 2022-23 | 85 | 6.8 | 12.6:1 | 60% (51) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL.
About SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in DEXTER, Missouri. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 92 students in pre-K. The average for elementary schools in Missouri is about 315 students, so this school is 71% smaller than average.
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is a school in DEXTER R-XI. The district has 5 schools and 2,008 students.
White students are the large majority at SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL, with 90% of enrollment. Next come 8% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. The White share in Stoddard County as a whole is similar, at about 94%.
The ratio of students to teachers is 13.6:1, with 6.8 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. The 12.4:1 average for elementary schools in Missouri is lower than this school's figure. Lunch subsidy eligibility at SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is 61%.
In Stoddard County (population about 28,470), median household income is about $57,957, roughly 17% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is one of 23 public schools in Stoddard County, which together enroll about 4,712 students.
SOUTHWEST ELEM. is located less than a tenth of a mile from SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL. Within five miles are 5 other public schools.
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is coded as Town: Remote in federal locale data.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Stoddard County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
28,470
Census ACS
Median income
$57,957
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
23
4,712 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in DEXTER R-XI
- DEXTER HIGHHigh · 553 students
- T. S. HILL MIDDLEMiddle · 475 students
- CENTRAL ELEM.Elementary · 447 students
- SOUTHWEST ELEM.Elementary · 441 students
Other schools in DEXTER
- DEXTER HIGHHigh · 553 students
- T. S. HILL MIDDLEMiddle · 475 students
- CENTRAL ELEM.Elementary · 447 students
- SOUTHWEST ELEM.Elementary · 441 students
- CROWLEY RIDGE SCHOOLCombined · 12 students
Nearby schools
- SOUTHWEST ELEM.0.0 mi · 441
- DEXTER HIGH0.1 mi · 553
- T. S. HILL MIDDLE0.3 mi · 475
- CENTRAL ELEM.0.4 mi · 447
- CROWLEY RIDGE SCHOOL1.2 mi · 12
- BLOOMFIELD HIGH7.1 mi · 167
Frequently asked questions
About SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOLHow many students attend SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL?
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL enrolls approximately 92 students in grades PK-PK.
What age range does SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL serve?
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade PK.
How many students per teacher at SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL?
Approximately 13.6:1 students per teacher at SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL.
How diverse is SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL?
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL reports a student body of 90% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
What district is SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL in?
SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL is part of DEXTER R-XI.
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