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Southwest El

1725 Palo Alto Rd, San Antonio, TX 78211

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 1758 of 5501 in Texas

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Southwest El

1725 Palo Alto Rd, San Antonio, TX 78211

Top 25% School in Texas

Ranked 1758 of 5501 in Texas

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About Southwest El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 56% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
804
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 6.97%
Asian 0.62%
Hispanic 86.32%
Black 3.86%
Two+ Races 1.74%
Native Am. 0.5%
White
6.97%
Asian
0.62%
Hispanic
86.32%
Black
3.86%
Two+ Races
1.74%
Native Am.
0.5%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 804
49.75%
400 Female
50.25%
404 Male

Student Population

804 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

804 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Southwest El Contact Information

Address

1725 Palo Alto Rd, San Antonio, TX 78211

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Phone

(210) 622-4420

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Website

swisd.net

TOP 1758 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Southwest El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM - 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This year, Southwest Elementary has been busy with a lot of different school events. The PTA put together a Bubble Run that students and their families could take part in to help raise money for school needs. Students also took part in events like a Disney-themed performance, where they could be on stage and have fun. The school community has also started simple programs like Dial-A-Story, which lets families listen to stories from home. These kinds of events keep students interested and help everyone in the school community get to know each other better.

FAQ

Q1. What teaching methods are used at Southwest Elementary?

Ans. Southwest Elementary uses clear instruction, guided practice, and classroom activities to support student learning.

Q2. How does Southwest Elementary help students improve academically?

Ans. Southwest Elementary supports students through regular lessons, practice work, and consistent teacher guidance.

Q3. Can parents be involved with Southwest Elementary activities?

Ans. Yes, Southwest Elementary encourages parent involvement through school events and communication with teachers.

Q4. Does Southwest Elementary support different learning levels?

Ans. Yes, Southwest Elementary uses teaching methods that help students at different learning levels.

Q5. What type of environment does Southwest Elementary provide?

Ans. Southwest Elementary provides a structured and supportive environment that helps students stay focused and engaged.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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