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#1109 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 50% in state
Based on limited data
Southwest Elem.
Elementary School · DEXTER R-XI
915 W GRANT ST, Dexter, MO 63841
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
474
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Enrollment
474
Student-Teacher
12.8:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,109 of 2,221
In Dexter
#1 of 5
public schools
In district
#1 of 5
DEXTER R-XI
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Southwest Elem.
Elementary School in Dexter · grades Kindergarten – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Southwest Elementary Preschool
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Dexter High
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About Southwest Elem.
Southwest Elem. is a public elementary school in Dexter, MO, part of DEXTER R-XI. Southwest Elem. serves approximately 474 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-2nd, and has a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Southwest Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,109 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 5.6
- MO avg 6.4
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Southwest Elem. Compares
See how Southwest Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
915 W GRANT ST, Dexter, MO 63841
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Southwest Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BERNIE ELEM. (rated 9.2/10, 8.3 miles away, in nearby Bernie), which scores notably higher. Another option is BLOOMFIELD ELEM. (rated 7.6/10, 7.1 miles away, in nearby Bloomfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PUXICO ELEM. (rated 7.5/10, 15.2 miles away, in nearby Puxico), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Dexter, see our Dexter schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 15.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Dexter | 0.0 mi | 3.6 |
| DEXTER HIGH Dexter | 0.1 mi | 5.9 |
| T. S. HILL MIDDLE Dexter | 0.3 mi | 4.7 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. Dexter | 0.4 mi | 4.8 |
| CROWLEY RIDGE SCHOOL Dexter | 1.2 mi | — |
| BLOOMFIELD ELEM. Bloomfield | 7.1 mi | 7.6 |
| BLOOMFIELD HIGH Bloomfield | 7.1 mi | 8.3 |
| JUVENILE CTR. Bloomfield | 7.1 mi | — |
| BLOOMFIELD MIDDLE Bloomfield | 7.1 mi | 4.5 |
| BERNIE HIGH Bernie | 8.2 mi | 7.9 |
| BERNIE ELEM. Bernie | 8.3 mi | 9.2 |
| RICHLAND HIGH Essex | 7.8 mi | 8.5 |
| RICHLAND ELEM. Essex | 7.8 mi | 5.9 |
| MALDEN LOWER ELEM. Malden | 15.2 mi | 5.0 |
| MALDEN HIGH Malden | 15.2 mi | 4.4 |
| FISK ELEMENTARY Fisk | 13.2 mi | 6.6 |
| PUXICO ELEM. Puxico | 15.2 mi | 7.5 |
| PUXICO JR. HIGH Puxico | 15.2 mi | 4.9 |
| PUXICO HIGH Puxico | 15.3 mi | 8.8 |
| MINGO PUXICO TECHNICAL HIGH Puxico | 15.3 mi | 4.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63841 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,288
Median Home Value
$161,500
Median Rent
$762/mo
Population
13,319
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
65.5%
Avg Commute
20.3 min
Poverty Rate
17%
Median Age
40.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BIERBAUM ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 6.4 |
| DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES St. Louis, MO | 6.4 |
| Dover Hill Elementary Joplin, MO | 6.4 |
| EAST PRAIRIE ELEM East Prairie, MO | 6.4 |
| EDGAR MURRAY ELEM. St. Clair, MO | 6.4 |
| GLENDALE ELEM. Independence, MO | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Southwest Elem.
What grades does Southwest Elem. serve?
Southwest Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Southwest Elem.?
Southwest Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 474 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem. is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Elem. rank in MO?
Southwest Elem. ranks #1,109 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Southwest Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Southwest Elem. a charter school?
No, Southwest Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Elem. a Title I school?
No, Southwest Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Elem.?
57.6% of students at Southwest Elem. 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 57.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Stoddard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (573) 614-1015
Resources & Links
District
DEXTER R-XI- District Enrollment
- 2,076
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,154
- District Rank
- #1 of 5
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