Southwood Elementary School

About Southwood Elementary School

Southwood Elementary School is a vibrant, diverse learning environment located in the heart of the city. With an enrollment of over 500 students, Southwood provides a safe and nurturing atmosphere for children to learn and grow. At Southwood, we believe that every student is unique and deserves an education tailored to them. Our teachers are passionate about providing individualized instruction and support to each student, and our curriculum is designed to meet the needs of every learner. We offer a variety of programs, including a strong core academic program, physical education, art, music, and technology classes. At Southwood, we also value the importance of building strong relationships with our students and families. We believe that this is essential for student success and for creating a positive school climate. We offer a variety of family engagement activities, such as parent-teacher conferences, family nights, and open houses. At Southwood, we strive to create a learning environment that is engaging, supportive, and inspiring. We are committed to helping our students reach their fullest potential and become lifelong learners.

Address:	4200 Fir Street Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Phone:	(870) 543-4390
Site:	–
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	457 students

Overview Southwood Elementary School

Southwood Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Southwood Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Southwood Elementary School

Southwood Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Southwood Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.