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Southwest Elementary School

915 W Grant St
Dexter, MO 63841
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Southwest Elementary School serves 474 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southwest Elementary School's student population of 474 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
474 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Southwest Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
91%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?
474 students attend Southwest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Southwest Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary School?
Southwest Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary School offer ?
Southwest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Elementary School part of?
Southwest Elementary School is part of Dexter R-XI School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 474 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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