Below Average
#1991 of 2,221 schools in MO
Southwest Elem.
Elementary School · Lawson R-xiv · Lawson, MO
A Lawson R-xiv elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 157, Lawson, MO 64062
- Math 41% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest Elem. score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2021, to 41% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average555/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawson), 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
$89,306
Median home value
$230,700
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Lawson R-xiv
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,973NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Elem. is listed in LAWSON R-XIV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Elem.
Southwest Elem. is a public elementary school in Lawson, MO, part of Lawson R-xiv, serving approximately 393 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,991 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Elem.
What grades does Southwest Elem. serve?
Southwest Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Southwest Elem.?
Southwest Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elem. is 13.1:1. 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 #1,991 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Southwest Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Southwest Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Elem. has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.?
28.2% 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ray County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (816) 580-7272
- Area population (ZIP 64062)
- 6,752
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 64062; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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