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Southwest Elementary School

Summary:

Southwest Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Clinton, Oklahoma, serving grades 2-4 with a total enrollment of 448 students. The school is part of the Clinton School District, which is ranked 279 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwest Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 32% of 3rd graders and 42% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 51% and 47%, respectively. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 18% of 3rd graders and 25% of 4th graders meeting or exceeding the standards, compared to the state averages of 38% and 40%. The school has also consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Oklahoma elementary schools, with its highest ranking being 114 out of 846 schools in the 2010-2011 school year. In the most recent 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 382 out of 389 elementary schools in the state, earning a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When comparing Southwest Elementary School to nearby schools within the same district, such as Nance Elementary, as well as schools in other districts, such as Canute Elementary, Burcham Elementary, Will Rogers Elementary, Cordell Elementary, General Thomas P Stafford Elementary, and Arapaho-Butler Elementary, it becomes clear that Southwest Elementary is underperforming significantly. The school's performance has also declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 114 out of 846 schools in 2010-2011 to 382 out of 389 schools in the current 2023-2024 school year.


Detail:

Public 2-4

 1903 Opal Street
       Clinton, OK  73601-3601

(580) 323-1290

District: Clinton

SchoolDigger Rank:
382nd of 389 Oklahoma Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,090 Help


Students who attend Southwest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Clinton Middle School
    Washington Elementary School
High:    Clinton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.5%
White:
25.0%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  87.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southwest Elementary School ranks worse than 98.2% of elementary schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.27. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.5%), White (25%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 87.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Elementary School is $10,090.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Southwest Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 46.67 501st 840 40.4%
2010 50.63 468th 845 44.6%
2011 78.10 114th 846 86.5%
2015 28.98 714th 957 25.4%
2016 15.66 447th 498 10.2%
2017 22.70 353rd 407 13.3%
2018 15.75 385th 406 5.2%
2019 12.82 389th 411 5.4%
2021 21.79 539th 646 16.6%
2022 8.68 313th 323 3.1%
2024 6.27 382nd 389 1.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.02 29th 58 50.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.43 446th 506 11.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.87 63rd 97 35.1%
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Rank History for White students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OK State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.17 300th 403 25.6%
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Data source: test scores: Oklahoma State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southwest Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 312 41 2 84 52 n/a n/a 0 491
1989 306 44 5 82 60 n/a n/a 0 497
1990 294 41 6 87 39 n/a n/a 0 467
1991 281 48 6 99 45 n/a n/a 0 479
1992 324 60 6 102 50 n/a n/a 0 542
1993 287 55 3 103 62 n/a n/a 0 510
1994 254 39 1 122 65 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 277 60 6 126 55 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 277 60 6 126 55 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 253 50 5 110 57 n/a n/a 0 475
1998 236 62 3 107 40 n/a n/a 0 448
1999 251 62 3 111 34 n/a n/a 0 461
2000 223 65 3 120 33 n/a n/a 0 444
2001 179 50 5 142 43 n/a n/a 0 419
2002 186 39 4 118 29 n/a n/a 0 376
2003 186 39 4 118 29 n/a n/a 0 376
2004 192 31 2 108 29 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 179 32 3 106 38 n/a n/a 0 358
2006 176 32 2 120 43 n/a n/a 0 373
2007 171 36 3 140 35 n/a n/a 0 385
2008 218 35 6 154 48 n/a n/a 0 461
2009 232 30 5 160 52 n/a n/a 0 479
2010 221 29 5 174 54 n/a n/a 0 483
2011 213 20 4 196 38 1 35 0 507
2012 193 15 6 249 41 2 31 0 537
2013 170 20 6 255 43 3 24 0 521
2014 155 21 5 267 43 2 34 0 527
2015 150 26 2 248 43 2 56 0 527
2016 137 19 1 241 43 1 59 0 501
2017 130 12 2 255 39 0 48 0 486
2018 121 5 0 243 32 0 36 0 437
2019 129 9 1 248 27 0 25 0 439
2020 136 12 2 226 30 0 25 0 431
2021 119 18 2 248 40 0 23 0 450
2022 114 17 1 251 45 0 32 0 460
2023 122 17 1 253 43 0 32 0 468
2024 112 19 3 244 34 0 36 0 448

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 24.3 20.2 n/a
1989 497 27.0 18.4 n/a
1990 467 26.0 17.9 n/a
1991 479 25.7 18.6 n/a
1992 542 27.8 19.4 35.6
1993 510 29.3 17.4 54.1
1994 481 29.4 16.4 57.8
1995 524 30.9 17.0 56.9
1996 524 30.9 17.0 56.9
1997 475 28.3 16.8 54.5
1998 448 27.3 16.4 57.8
1999 461 32.7 14.1 76.1
2000 444 34.7 12.8 68.7
2001 419 33.3 12.6 89
2002 376 28.5 13.2 93.4
2003 376 28.5 13.2 93.4
2004 362 27.9 13.0 78.2
2005 358 29.3 12.2 76.8
2006 373 31.9 11.7 80.7
2007 385 29.7 13.0 81.3
2008 461 28.0 16.5 76.6
2009 479 31.0 15.5 73.5
2010 483 33.0 14.6 77.2
2011 507 31.0 16.3 74.2
2012 537 31.0 17.3 77.8
2013 521 31.3 16.6 82.3
2014 527 30.3 17.3 86.9
2015 527 31.0 17.0 80.8
2016 501 28.0 17.8 84.8
2017 486 29.6 16.3 83.3
2018 437 27.4 15.9 77.8
2019 439 28.7 15.2 80.9
2020 431 28.1 15.2 79.8
2021 450 29.0 15.5 74.9
2022 460 30.3 15.1 74.8
2023 468 30.5 15.3 80.3
2024 448 29.1 15.3 87.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 24.3 20.2 n/a
1989 497 27.0 18.4 n/a
1990 467 26.0 17.9 n/a
1991 479 25.7 18.6 n/a
1992 542 27.8 19.4 35.6
1993 510 29.3 17.4 54.1
1994 481 29.4 16.4 57.8
1995 524 30.9 17.0 56.9
1996 524 30.9 17.0 56.9
1997 475 28.3 16.8 54.5
1998 448 27.3 16.4 57.8
1999 461 32.7 14.1 76.1
2000 444 34.7 12.8 68.7
2001 419 33.3 12.6 89
2002 376 28.5 13.2 93.4
2003 376 28.5 13.2 93.4
2004 362 27.9 13.0 78.2
2005 358 29.3 12.2 76.8
2006 373 31.9 11.7 80.7
2007 385 29.7 13.0 81.3
2008 461 28.0 16.5 76.6
2009 479 31.0 15.5 73.5
2010 483 33.0 14.6 77.2
2011 507 31.0 16.3 74.2
2012 537 31.0 17.3 77.8
2013 521 31.3 16.6 82.3
2014 527 30.3 17.3 86.9
2015 527 31.0 17.0 80.8
2016 501 28.0 17.8 84.8
2017 486 29.6 16.3 83.3
2018 437 27.4 15.9 77.8
2019 439 28.7 15.2 80.9
2020 431 28.1 15.2 79.8
2021 450 29.0 15.5 74.9
2022 460 30.3 15.1 74.8
2023 468 30.5 15.3 80.3
2024 448 29.1 15.3 87.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,494
2020 $24,049
2021 $9,373
2022 $9,232
2023 $10,090

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 389th of 411 Elementary schoolsRanks 313th of 323 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Southwest Elementary School)3926
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Clinton)3926
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts I (Oklahoma)3929
 10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwest Elementary School)3221
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clinton)3221
 11%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)4333
 10%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southwest Elementary School)2814
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clinton)2814
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oklahoma)3835
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students439468
 6.6%
African American917
 88.9%
American Indian2743
 59.3%
Asian11
Hispanic248253
 2%
Pacific Islander00
White129122
 5.4%
Two or More Races2532
 28%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.9%80.3%
 0.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Elementary School

Students at Southwest Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 25% White, 8% Two or more races, 8% American Indian, 4% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 448 students attended Southwest Elementary School.

Students who attend Southwest Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clinton Middle School
Middle : Washington Elementary School
High : Clinton High School

Southwest Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.8% of Oklahoma elementary schools.


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