Southwest Elementary School

Southwest Elementary School in Howell serves 545 students from kindergarten through fifth grade in Michigan's Livingston County. With 34 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a manageable 16-to-1 student-teacher ratio that allows for meaningful classroom attention. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 80th percentile statewide at #631 out of 3,204 Michigan elementary schools.

Students show steady achievement with 52% reaching proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading, while 48% meet proficiency standards in mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to building strong foundational skills across core subjects. Southwest Elementary draws families from a well-established community where the median household income reaches $89,542 and 37% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's low poverty rate of 4.8% and median home values around $305,000 indicate a stable, middle-class area that values education. Located on Gay Street in Howell's mid-size suburban setting, Southwest Elementary serves as an integral part of a thriving community of nearly 47,000 residents who have chosen this area for its balance of small-town character and access to educational opportunities.