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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 · Dexter, MO
A Dexter R-xi elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
915 W GRANT ST, Dexter, MO 63841
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MO statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,106/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dexter), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,288
Median home value
$161,500
Median rent
$762/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
17%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63841; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crowley Ridge SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Dexter R-xi
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $10,154NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Elem. is listed in DEXTER R-XI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Elem.
Southwest Elem. is a public elementary school in Dexter, MO, part of Dexter R-xi, serving approximately 474 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a 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.
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 474
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Stoddard County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (573) 614-1015
- Area population (ZIP 63841)
- 13,319
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63841; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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