At a glance
Reported students
588
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
52.64
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
376
Southwestern Elementary School: 588 reported students.
State peer staffing position
43rd percentile
11.2:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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
- 577
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.8:1
What the reported data says about Southwestern Elementary School
Southwestern Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Jamestown. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown. NCES reports 588 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, close to the New York median of 11.7:1 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 (84.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.6%). English learners represent 1.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Southwestern Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 52.64 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 1 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
- 1.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.5%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black0.2%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.1%
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 Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southwestern Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
376 reported students
Southwestern Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
266 reported students
Public schools near Southwestern Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Elementary · Jamestown City School District | PK–04 | 377 | 1.7 mi |
| Samuel G Love Elementary School Elementary · Jamestown City School District | PK–04 | 289 | 2.4 mi |
| Milton J Fletcher Elementary School Elementary · Jamestown City School District | PK–04 | 509 | 2.5 mi |
| Carlyle C Ring Elementary School Elementary · Jamestown City School District | PK–04 | 373 | 3.4 mi |
| Clinton V Bush Elementary School Elementary · Jamestown City School District | PK–04 | 283 | 3.6 mi |
| Harvey C Fenner Elementary School Elementary · Falconer Central School District | 03–05 | 222 | 5.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Elementary School
What grades does Southwestern Elementary School serve?
Southwestern Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown.
How many students attend Southwestern Elementary School?
Southwestern Elementary School reported 588 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 577 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwestern Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.2:1, based on 588 students and 52.64 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southwestern Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwestern Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southwestern Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
35.2% 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 Southwestern Elementary School in?
Southwestern Elementary School is part of Southwestern Central School District at Jamestown, based in Jamestown, NY, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southwestern Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Abraham Lincoln Elementary School (1.7 mi), Samuel G Love Elementary School (2.4 mi), Milton J Fletcher Elementary School (2.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.