Southwestern Elementary School

Summary:

Southwestern Elementary School is a public elementary school in Patriot, Ohio, serving 174 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Gallia County Local District, which is ranked 535 out of 839 districts in the state.

Southwestern Elementary School has shown strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in several areas, including 5th grade Science, 4th grade Math, and 5th grade English Language Arts. The school has also performed exceptionally well in serving its low socioeconomic status students, ranking 289 out of 1,484 Ohio elementary schools for this subgroup. However, the school's performance for male students and white students is not as strong, ranking in the 600s and 700s, respectively. Additionally, Southwestern Elementary has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism rates, which is an area of concern.

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Jackson Southview Elementary and Bloom-Vernon Elementary, Southwestern Elementary generally outperforms its peers on state assessments, particularly in Math and English Language Arts. However, some nearby schools have higher overall rankings and performance levels, which may be worth considering for parents in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4834 State Route 325
       Patriot, OH  45658-8960


(740) 379-2532

District: Gallia County Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
685th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Southwestern Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    River Valley Middle School
High:    River Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  174

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.0%
Hispanic:
2.3%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.8% Help


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Compare Details Southwestern Elementary School ranks better than 56.6% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.52. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwestern Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwestern Elementary School 685th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Southwestern Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Gallia County Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Gallia County Local 535th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southwestern Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Southwestern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.16 1045th 1471 29.0%
2005 28.43 1213th 1501 19.2%
2006 45.24 1006th 1504 33.1%
2007 37.29 1203rd 1609 25.2%
2008 48.89 1035th 1582 34.6%
2009 67.25 634th 1610 60.6%
2010 61.62 829th 1662 50.1%
2011 66.56 729th 1686 56.8%
2012 72.22 522nd 1709 69.5%
2013 74.05 460th 1701 73.0%
2014 59.96 928th 1687 45.0%
2015 38.04 1169th 1684 30.6%
2016 36.17 1176th 1678 29.9%
2017 48.56 1045th 1651 36.7%
2018 63.84 735th 1636 55.1%
2019 75.82 422nd 1676 74.8%
2021 42.76 1012th 1610 37.1%
2022 64.22 688th 1588 56.7%
2023 70.49 557th 1596 65.1%
2024 63.52 685th 1577 56.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwestern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.59 305th 1465 79.2%
2019 88.27 60th 1465 95.9%
2021 55.34 651st 1404 53.6%
2022 79.01 207th 1419 85.4%
2023 85.00 129th 1447 91.1%
2024 76.11 289th 1484 80.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Southwestern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.33 586th 1488 60.6%
2023 74.51 391st 1483 73.6%
2024 75.92 363rd 1466 75.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Southwestern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.43 671st 1535 56.3%
2021 26.06 1093rd 1499 27.1%
2022 62.39 675th 1518 55.5%
2023 64.99 612th 1498 59.1%
2024 47.34 888th 1485 40.2%
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Rank History for White students at Southwestern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.96 882nd 1309 32.6%
2019 64.07 523rd 1271 58.9%
2021 23.22 1027th 1249 17.8%
2022 45.39 787th 1242 36.6%
2023 55.47 610th 1215 49.8%
2024 49.47 693rd 1190 41.8%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, 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: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Southwestern Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 378 6 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 386
1989 388 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1990 394 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1991 398 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1992 417 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1993 414 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 1 420
1994 414 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1995 345 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1996 345 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1997 383 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1998 390 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1999 380 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 363 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 337 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2002 352 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 358
2003 352 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 358
2004 323 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2005 332 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2006 332 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 1 334
2007 312 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 317
2008 292 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 296
2009 292 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 4 298
2010 201 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 5 208
2011 190 1 0 3 1 0 7 0 202
2012 173 2 0 3 1 0 4 0 183
2013 159 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 167
2014 139 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 144
2015 120 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 124
2016 147 2 1 3 0 0 3 0 156
2017 141 1 3 2 0 0 0 0 147
2018 149 5 2 5 0 0 3 0 164
2019 136 4 1 3 0 0 4 0 148
2020 174 4 1 3 0 0 5 0 187
2021 174 3 1 3 0 0 6 0 187
2022 173 4 0 8 0 0 3 0 188
2023 167 1 0 4 0 0 2 0 174

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 Southwestern Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 386 23.0 16.7 0
1989 392 23.0 17.0 n/a
1990 398 23.0 17.3 n/a
1991 400 22.0 18.1 n/a
1992 422 21.0 20.0 46.9
1993 420 20.0 21.0 53.2
1994 418 21.0 19.9 51.7
1995 350 24.0 14.6 41.1
1996 350 24.0 14.6 41.1
1997 388 20.0 19.4 41
1998 394 21.0 18.8 41.4
1999 381 25.0 15.2 48.8
2000 364 25.0 14.6 42.9
2001 341 24.0 14.2 39.9
2002 358 22.0 16.3 52.1
2003 358 22.0 16.3 52.1
2004 325 21.0 15.5 55.4
2005 334 20.0 16.7 56.6
2006 334 20.0 16.7 63.1
2007 317 17.0 18.6 61.7
2008 296 18.0 16.4 n/a
2009 298 19.0 15.7 66.7
2010 208 16.0 13.0 65.5
2011 202 13.0 15.5 65.3
2012 183 12.0 15.2 67.8
2013 167 10.0 16.7 73.1
2014 144 9.0 16.0 71.5
2015 124 n/a n/a 100
2016 156 11.0 14.1 78.8
2017 147 11.2 13.0 n/a
2018 164 12.6 12.9 n/a
2019 148 13.8 10.6 n/a
2020 187 13.1 14.2 n/a
2021 187 22.6 8.2 n/a
2022 188 12.2 15.3 n/a
2023 174 12.0 14.4 n/a

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 Southwestern Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 386 23.0 16.7 0
1989 392 23.0 17.0 n/a
1990 398 23.0 17.3 n/a
1991 400 22.0 18.1 n/a
1992 422 21.0 20.0 46.9
1993 420 20.0 21.0 53.2
1994 418 21.0 19.9 51.7
1995 350 24.0 14.6 41.1
1996 350 24.0 14.6 41.1
1997 388 20.0 19.4 41
1998 394 21.0 18.8 41.4
1999 381 25.0 15.2 48.8
2000 364 25.0 14.6 42.9
2001 341 24.0 14.2 39.9
2002 358 22.0 16.3 52.1
2003 358 22.0 16.3 52.1
2004 325 21.0 15.5 55.4
2005 334 20.0 16.7 56.6
2006 334 20.0 16.7 63.1
2007 317 17.0 18.6 61.7
2008 296 18.0 16.4 n/a
2009 298 19.0 15.7 66.7
2010 208 16.0 13.0 65.5
2011 202 13.0 15.5 65.3
2012 183 12.0 15.2 67.8
2013 167 10.0 16.7 73.1
2014 144 9.0 16.0 71.5
2015 124 n/a n/a 100
2016 156 11.0 14.1 78.8
2017 147 11.2 13.0 n/a
2018 164 12.6 12.9 n/a
2019 148 13.8 10.6 n/a
2020 187 13.1 14.2 n/a
2021 187 22.6 8.2 n/a
2022 188 12.2 15.3 n/a
2023 174 12.0 14.4 n/a

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 Southwestern Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,676
2022 $10,906
2023 $11,318

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwestern Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 422nd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 557th of 1596 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Southwestern Elementary School)83.375
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gallia County Local)59.657.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southwestern Elementary School)88.975
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gallia County Local)54.354.7
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Southwestern Elementary School)93.380
 13.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gallia County Local)75.766.9
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southwestern Elementary School)66.764
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gallia County Local)59.556.5
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Southwestern Elementary School)66.768
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Gallia County Local)65.861.5
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Southwestern Elementary School)83.376
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gallia County Local)6055.9
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southwestern Elementary School)77.866.7
 11.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gallia County Local)72.968.6
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students148174
 17.6%
African American41
 75%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic34
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White136167
 22.8%
Two or More Races42
 50%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Southwestern Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 174 students attended Southwestern Elementary School.

Southwestern Elementary School ranks 685th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Southwestern Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Southwestern Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : River Valley Middle School
High : River Valley High School


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