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Southwest Elementary

Durham, North Carolina · Grades PreK to 5 · Durham Public Schools

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About Southwest Elementary

Southwest Elementary is a public school in Durham, North Carolina, serving pre-K through grade 5. It reported 639 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Durham. There are about 14.3 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (44.7 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city. It is one of 56 schools in Durham Public Schools. Families comparing options will find 60 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	2320 Cook Road, Durham, NC 27713
Phone	(919) 560-3972
School district	Durham Public Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	639
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	44.7
Students per teacher	14.3
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Durham County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 370126002218). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Southwest Elementary serve?

Southwest Elementary serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Southwest Elementary?

Southwest Elementary reported 639 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary?

About 14.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 639 students and 44.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Southwest Elementary a public or charter school?

Southwest Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Southwest Elementary in?

Southwest Elementary is part of Durham Public Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/nc/durham-public-schools/

Where is Southwest Elementary located?

Southwest Elementary is at 2320 Cook Road, Durham, NC 27713. The phone number is (919) 560-3972.

How many other schools are near Southwest Elementary?

There are 60 other schools within 5 miles of Southwest Elementary in our directory.