At a glance
Reported students
302
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
542
Southwood Elementary: 302 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 350
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Southwood Elementary
Southwood Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 17 current school records connected to Kentwood Public Schools. NCES reports 302 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (36.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (25.8%). English learners represent 15.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southwood Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.1%
- Hispanic25.8%
- Black22.5%
- Asian4.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kentwood Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Townline Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
320 reported students
Meadowlawn Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
339 reported students
Bowen Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
357 reported students
Brookwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
370 reported students
Challenger Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
413 reported students
Glenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
543 reported students
Public schools near Southwood Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Townline Elementary Elementary · Kentwood Public Schools | KG–05 | 320 | 1 mi |
| Glenwood Elementary Elementary · Kentwood Public Schools | KG–05 | 543 | 1.1 mi |
| Southeast Kelloggsville School Elementary · Kelloggsville Public Schools | KG–02 | 287 | 1.7 mi |
| Cross Creek Charter Academy Elementary · Charter · Cross Creek Charter Academy | KG–08 | 809 | 1.7 mi |
| Brookwood Elementary Elementary · Kentwood Public Schools | PK–05 | 370 | 1.8 mi |
| Countryside Elementary School Elementary · Byron Center Public Schools | KG–04 | 426 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwood Elementary
What grades does Southwood Elementary serve?
Southwood Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kentwood Public Schools.
How many students attend Southwood Elementary?
Southwood Elementary reported 302 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 350 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 302 students and 19.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southwood Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwood Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Kentwood Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southwood Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
81.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southwood Elementary in?
Southwood Elementary is part of Kentwood Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 17 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southwood Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Townline Elementary (1 mi), Glenwood Elementary (1.1 mi), Southeast Kelloggsville School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.