Very Good
#313 of 1,036 schools in AR
Top 30% in state
Southwood Elementary School
Elementary School · PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
4200 FIR STREET, Pinebluff, AR 71603
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher
16.2:1
Score
7.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Arkansas schools
#313 of 1,036
In district
#2 of 6
PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT
Academic growth
9.9 / 10
Excellent
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Southwood Elementary School
Elementary School in Pinebluff · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Southwood Elementary School
Southwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pinebluff, AR, part of PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT. Southwood Elementary School serves approximately 390 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Southwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #313 of 1,036 schools in AR.
Structured state assessment records for Southwood Elementary School show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- District avg 5.7
- AR avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Southwood Elementary School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
37% of students at Southwood Elementary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Southwood Elementary School — Students at Southwood Elementary School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores AR ATLAS (2024-25)
Based on 18 test records from AR state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.9/10.
How Southwood Elementary School Compares
See how Southwood Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
4200 FIR STREET, Pinebluff, AR 71603
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southwood Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FRIENDSHIP ASPIRE ACADEMY DOWNTOWN PINE BLUFF (rated 8.6/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Pine Bluff), which scores notably higher. Another option is MATTHEWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Pine Bluff), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, RISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 18.4 miles away, in nearby Rison), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Pinebluff, see our Pinebluff schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 18.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 71603 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$51,019
Median Home Value
$116,000
Median Rent
$859/mo
Population
29,274
College Educated
23.8%
Homeownership
65.3%
Avg Commute
21.8 min
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Median Age
41
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| AMANDA GIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Cotter, AR | 7.2 |
| BISMARCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bismarck, AR | 7.2 |
| CAVANAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith, AR | 7.2 |
| DECATUR NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY Decatur, AR | 7.2 |
| ELMER H. COOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Smith, AR | 7.2 |
| ELZA R. TUCKER ELEM. SCHOOL Lowell, AR | 7.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southwood Elementary School
What grades does Southwood Elementary School serve?
Southwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Southwood Elementary School?
Southwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwood Elementary School rank in AR?
Southwood Elementary School ranks #313 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Southwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Southwood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwood Elementary School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Southwood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Southwood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Southwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwood Elementary School?
99.7% of students at Southwood Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 99.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.9%
- Phone
- (870) 543-4390
Resources & Links
District
PINE BLUFF SCHOOL DISTRICT- District Enrollment
- 3,133
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,959
- District Rank
- #2 of 6
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