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#1683 of 1,750 schools in OK
Southwest ES
Elementary School · Clinton · Clinton, OK
A Clinton elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
Post Office Box 729, Clinton, OK 73601
- Math 12% proficient (2025)
- Reading 7% proficient (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest ES score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 10% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 40 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southwest ES 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,953/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clinton), 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
$59,061
Median home value
$118,000
Median rent
$863/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Oklahoma Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 148 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Clinton
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest ES is listed in CLINTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest ES
Southwest ES is a public elementary school in Clinton, OK, part of Clinton, serving approximately 448 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,683 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest ES
What grades does Southwest ES serve?
Southwest ES serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Southwest ES?
Southwest ES has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest ES is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest ES rank in OK?
Southwest ES ranks #1,683 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Southwest ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest ES has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southwest ES a charter school?
No, Southwest ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest ES a Title I school?
No, Southwest ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest ES?
87.1% of students at Southwest ES 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Custer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (580) 323-1290
- Area population (ZIP 73601)
- 9,489
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 73601; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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