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Southwest Elementary School

Lakeland, Florida · Grades PreK to 5 · Polk

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About Southwest Elementary School

Southwest Elementary School is a public school in Lakeland, Florida, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 376 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Lakeland. There are about 12.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (31 teachers in all). It is one of 158 schools in Polk School District. There are 55 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a midsize city, in Polk County.

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School facts

Address	2650 Southwest Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone	(863) 499-2830
School district	Polk
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	376
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	31
Students per teacher	12.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, midsize, Polk County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 120159001717). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

The Cygnet SchoolPrivate · Grades K to 12Lakeland · 0.2 mi Southwest Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Lakeland · 0.3 mi Cleveland Court Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Lakeland · 0.4 mi Dixieland Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lakeland · 0.8 mi Lakeland Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades PreK to 12Lakeland · 1 mi Carlton Palmore Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 5Lakeland · 1.4 mi Resurrection Catholic SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Lakeland · 1.4 mi Magnolia Montessori AcademyCharter · Grades K to 8Lakeland · 1.7 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Southwest Elementary School serve?

Southwest Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Southwest Elementary School?

Southwest Elementary School reported 376 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary School?

About 12.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 376 students and 31 teachers in federal data.

Is Southwest Elementary School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Southwest Elementary School in?

Southwest Elementary School is part of Polk School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/fl/polk-school-district/

Where is Southwest Elementary School located?

Southwest Elementary School is at 2650 Southwest Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803. The phone number is (863) 499-2830.

How many other schools are near Southwest Elementary School?

There are 55 other schools within 5 miles of Southwest Elementary School in our directory.