Southwood Elementary

Summary:

Southwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Lexington, North Carolina, serving 607 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Davidson County Schools district, which is ranked 100 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southwood Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming state and district averages in mathematics and reading proficiency across grades 3-5. The school's 5th-grade science proficiency rate of 86.3% is significantly higher than the state (66.2%) and district (75%) averages. Southwood's Hispanic students, as well as its special education and gifted and talented students, perform particularly well, ranking in the top 18%, 4%, and 27% of North Carolina elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's White student population ranks in the bottom 37% of the state, suggesting an area for improvement.

Southwood Elementary's diverse student population, with a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, presents both challenges and opportunities. The school's ability to support students from various socioeconomic backgrounds is noteworthy, and when compared to other elementary schools in the Davidson County Schools and Lexington City Schools districts, Southwood generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, particularly in mathematics and science.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5850 NC Hwy 8
       Lexington, NC  27292-9154


(336) 357-2777

District: Davidson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
486th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,958 Help


Students who attend Southwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Central Davidson Middle
High:    Central Davidson High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  607

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.3%
Hispanic:
15.0%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.9% Help


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Compare Details Southwood Elementary ranks better than 67.7% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 5th among 18 ranked elementary schools in the Davidson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), Hispanic (15%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwood Elementary is 15.3. 10 elementary schools in the Davidson County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwood Elementary is $8,958. 9 elementary schools in the Davidson County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwood Elementary 486th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Southwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Davidson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Davidson County Schools 100th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 37.33 910th 1276 28.7%
2007 40.41 888th 1293 31.3%
2008 52.55 674th 1324 49.1%
2009 56.07 681st 1354 49.7%
2010 61.80 576th 1363 57.7%
2011 65.37 509th 1381 63.1%
2012 59.81 605th 1388 56.4%
2013 43.23 779th 1403 44.5%
2014 33.96 951st 1390 31.6%
2015 34.40 1012th 1440 29.7%
2016 31.45 1052nd 1425 26.2%
2017 47.34 798th 1429 44.2%
2018 40.09 923rd 1434 35.6%
2019 37.18 982nd 1473 33.3%
2021 49.55 720th 1489 51.6%
2022 49.35 754th 1514 50.2%
2023 55.28 666th 1502 55.7%
2024 65.19 486th 1505 67.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.16 25th 133 81.2%
2024 64.87 54th 159 66.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 90.29 32nd 801 96.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.83 702nd 1332 47.3%
2019 36.22 943rd 1361 30.7%
2021 61.28 401st 1329 69.8%
2022 52.92 600th 1366 56.1%
2023 63.05 442nd 1437 69.2%
2024 71.34 297th 1450 79.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.87 726th 1405 48.3%
2019 43.13 858th 1424 39.7%
2021 56.45 582nd 1440 59.6%
2022 61.37 526th 1458 63.9%
2023 57.74 593rd 1459 59.4%
2024 64.84 458th 1455 68.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.22 240th 897 73.2%
2019 40.77 509th 878 42.0%
2021 32.25 455th 646 29.6%
2022 50.95 243rd 634 61.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 65.32 118th 612 80.7%
2021 55.63 279th 494 43.5%
2023 60.93 258th 582 55.7%
2024 66.52 179th 669 73.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.30 1059th 1413 25.1%
2019 32.05 1071st 1430 25.1%
2021 41.86 826th 1444 42.8%
2022 37.89 937th 1464 36.0%
2023 52.08 705th 1461 51.7%
2024 63.15 504th 1464 65.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.41 676th 851 20.6%
2019 35.42 611th 865 29.4%
2021 59.03 271st 843 67.9%
2022 46.86 441st 893 50.6%
2023 69.35 195th 915 78.7%
2024 74.78 164th 951 82.8%
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Rank History for White students at Southwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.83 1054th 1178 10.5%
2019 14.69 1104th 1183 6.7%
2021 25.96 937th 1172 20.1%
2022 26.65 970th 1194 18.8%
2023 28.69 930th 1183 21.4%
2024 41.23 738th 1166 36.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Southwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 860 43 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 913
1989 864 40 4 2 4 n/a n/a 0 914
1990 845 36 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 886
1991 922 43 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 973
1992 898 34 9 3 1 n/a n/a 6 951
1993 877 32 9 3 1 n/a n/a 20 942
1994 894 30 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 937
1995 957 32 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1002
1996 957 32 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1002
1997 945 35 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 995
1998 943 35 7 10 2 n/a n/a 0 997
1999 990 36 11 8 2 n/a n/a 0 1047
2000 1012 31 12 13 1 n/a n/a 0 1069
2001 1006 37 12 23 0 n/a n/a 0 1078
2002 922 42 13 26 1 n/a n/a 0 1004
2003 922 42 13 26 1 n/a n/a 0 1004
2004 972 37 11 23 2 n/a n/a 0 1045
2005 952 32 8 34 1 n/a n/a 0 1027
2006 948 43 11 48 2 n/a n/a 0 1052
2007 950 29 11 61 2 n/a n/a 17 1070
2008 930 36 11 59 3 n/a n/a 30 1069
2009 925 74 14 58 3 n/a n/a 0 1074
2010 537 65 13 45 1 n/a n/a 0 661
2011 544 37 12 55 0 0 25 0 673
2012 522 33 9 59 0 0 30 0 653
2013 538 32 7 66 0 0 27 0 670
2014 486 35 8 64 0 0 29 0 622
2015 487 34 8 83 0 0 30 0 642
2016 486 33 9 91 1 0 33 0 653
2017 465 31 9 96 1 0 26 0 628
2018 458 23 6 101 0 0 35 0 623
2019 454 31 5 96 0 0 36 0 622
2020 435 29 4 93 0 0 43 0 604
2021 414 23 6 96 1 0 52 0 592
2022 418 21 9 86 1 0 50 0 585
2023 427 31 9 91 0 0 49 0 607

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Southwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 913 42.0 21.7 17.3
1989 914 47.0 19.4 26.8
1990 886 49.0 18.0 28
1991 973 49.0 19.8 25.5
1992 951 50.0 19.0 19.2
1993 942 51.0 18.5 24.8
1994 937 49.0 19.1 23.4
1995 1002 55.0 18.2 25.3
1996 1002 55.0 18.2 25.3
1997 995 56.0 17.8 20.7
1998 997 62.0 16.1 25.7
1999 1047 63.0 16.6 30.8
2000 1069 63.0 17.0 38.7
2001 1078 66.0 16.3 36.6
2002 1004 69.0 14.6 46.6
2003 1004 69.0 14.6 46.6
2004 1045 44.0 23.8 49.4
2005 1027 45.0 22.8 53.7
2006 1052 45.0 23.4 52.9
2007 1070 n/a n/a 54
2008 1069 64.0 16.7 59
2009 1074 65.7 16.3 n/a
2010 661 46.0 14.3 59.5
2011 673 48.7 13.8 61.8
2012 653 45.3 14.4 66.3
2013 670 44.0 15.1 66.6
2014 622 44.2 14.0 71.5
2015 642 41.0 15.6 67.3
2016 653 43.0 15.1 68.9
2017 628 43.8 14.3 70.5
2018 623 40.2 15.4 61.2
2019 622 39.5 15.7 64.1
2020 604 39.8 15.1 64.7
2021 592 42.0 14.0 54.6
2022 585 40.8 14.3 49.2
2023 607 39.6 15.3 63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Southwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 913 42.0 21.7 17.3
1989 914 47.0 19.4 26.8
1990 886 49.0 18.0 28
1991 973 49.0 19.8 25.5
1992 951 50.0 19.0 19.2
1993 942 51.0 18.5 24.8
1994 937 49.0 19.1 23.4
1995 1002 55.0 18.2 25.3
1996 1002 55.0 18.2 25.3
1997 995 56.0 17.8 20.7
1998 997 62.0 16.1 25.7
1999 1047 63.0 16.6 30.8
2000 1069 63.0 17.0 38.7
2001 1078 66.0 16.3 36.6
2002 1004 69.0 14.6 46.6
2003 1004 69.0 14.6 46.6
2004 1045 44.0 23.8 49.4
2005 1027 45.0 22.8 53.7
2006 1052 45.0 23.4 52.9
2007 1070 n/a n/a 54
2008 1069 64.0 16.7 59
2009 1074 65.7 16.3 n/a
2010 661 46.0 14.3 59.5
2011 673 48.7 13.8 61.8
2012 653 45.3 14.4 66.3
2013 670 44.0 15.1 66.6
2014 622 44.2 14.0 71.5
2015 642 41.0 15.6 67.3
2016 653 43.0 15.1 68.9
2017 628 43.8 14.3 70.5
2018 623 40.2 15.4 61.2
2019 622 39.5 15.7 64.1
2020 604 39.8 15.1 64.7
2021 592 42.0 14.0 54.6
2022 585 40.8 14.3 49.2
2023 607 39.6 15.3 63.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $925 (10.3%) $8,033 (89.7%) $8,958

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 982nd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 666th of 1502 Elementary schools
 22.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwood Elementary)65.364.9
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Davidson County Schools)70.166.8
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Southwood Elementary)44.251.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Davidson County Schools)57.953.5
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southwood Elementary)48.946.5
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County Schools)62.558.4
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Southwood Elementary)43.256.4
 13.2%
   4th Grade Reading (Davidson County Schools)56.757
 0.3%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southwood Elementary)52.259.8
 7.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Davidson County Schools)68.662.7
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Southwood Elementary)44.241.2
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Davidson County Schools)5648.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Southwood Elementary)73.575.3
 1.8%
   5th Grade Science (Davidson County Schools)79.772.4
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students622607
 2.4%
African American3131
American Indian00
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic9691
 5.2%
Pacific Islander00
White454427
 5.9%
Two or More Races3649
 36.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%63.9%
 0.2%


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Southwood Elementary ranks 486th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Southwood Elementary are 70% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 607 students attended Southwood Elementary.

Students who attend Southwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Davidson Middle
High : Central Davidson High


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