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Southwest Elementary School

Summary:

Southwest Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, serving 421 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lebanon School District, which is ranked 517 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Southwest Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with below-average performance on PSSA tests in Math and English Language Arts. However, the school excels in Science, with 69.1% and 80.3% of students proficient or better in the last two years, compared to the state averages of 65.8% and 65.6%. Notably, the school's Hispanic students and English Language Learners perform particularly well, ranking in the top 50% and top 25% of Pennsylvania elementary schools, respectively, in these subgroups. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 81.24% to 99.35% over the past three years, likely contributes to its overall academic challenges.

Compared to nearby schools, Southwest Elementary lags behind the performance of South Lebanon Elementary and Cornwall Elementary in the Cornwall-Lebanon School District, which significantly outperform Southwest on PSSA tests. This suggests that district-level factors may play a significant role in the school's academic outcomes. However, Southwest's strong performance for certain subgroups indicates that the school may have effective strategies in place to support these students, which could provide valuable insights for improving the overall academic achievement at the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1500 Woodland St
       Lebanon, PA  17042-6563

(717) 273-9391

District: Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1050th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,200 Help


Students who attend Southwest Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lebanon Middle School
High:    Lebanon Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  414

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.5%
White:
21.0%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Southwest Elementary School ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lebanon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.5%), White (21%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lebanon School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary School is 15.9. 2 elementary schools in the Lebanon School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southwest Elementary School is $12,200. 3 elementary schools in the Lebanon School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southwest Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southwest Elementary School 1050th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Southwest Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lebanon School District 517th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southwest Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.40 912th 1302 30.0%
2004 35.38 958th 1308 26.8%
2005 60.71 613th 1299 52.8%
2006 34.37 1219th 1545 21.1%
2007 42.85 1096th 1555 29.5%
2008 43.29 1100th 1551 29.1%
2009 22.20 1334th 1549 13.9%
2010 38.11 1210th 1579 23.4%
2011 16.50 1429th 1597 10.5%
2012 26.15 1320th 1599 17.4%
2013 23.42 1254th 1519 17.4%
2014 17.98 1244th 1467 15.2%
2015 16.85 1221st 1474 17.2%
2016 10.98 1354th 1554 12.9%
2017 13.46 1317th 1547 14.9%
2018 14.27 1296th 1530 15.3%
2019 17.46 1277th 1544 17.3%
2021 23.51 1120th 1433 21.8%
2022 27.13 1141st 1534 25.6%
2023 29.72 1127th 1534 26.5%
2024 36.42 1050th 1526 31.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 49.74 79th 196 59.7%
2024 65.50 48th 200 76.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.29 954th 1414 32.5%
2024 49.57 795th 1432 44.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.92 1037th 1488 30.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.93 571st 1043 45.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 37.56 1021st 1495 31.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.75 195th 432 54.9%
2024 59.65 161st 454 64.5%
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Rank History for White students at Southwest Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.95 914th 1236 26.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Southwest Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 217 2 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 233
1989 210 4 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 223
1990 235 4 3 12 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1991 239 3 5 21 0 n/a n/a 0 268
1992 262 7 7 18 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1993 258 3 6 32 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1994 253 2 3 40 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1995 253 2 5 37 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1996 253 2 5 37 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1997 241 7 4 52 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1998 266 4 4 72 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1999 264 3 2 53 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2000 291 12 3 49 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2001 246 13 5 68 1 n/a n/a 0 333
2002 228 8 4 69 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2003 228 8 4 69 2 n/a n/a 0 311
2004 232 12 5 75 2 n/a n/a 0 326
2005 214 14 8 80 2 n/a n/a 0 318
2006 200 14 12 95 0 n/a n/a 0 321
2007 197 16 9 88 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2008 201 13 4 113 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2009 191 22 9 137 0 n/a n/a 4 363
2010 172 20 8 174 0 n/a n/a 4 378
2011 176 25 7 225 0 0 1 0 434
2012 177 30 7 224 0 0 4 0 442
2013 169 31 8 251 0 0 7 0 466
2014 164 25 9 308 0 0 5 0 511
2015 152 21 7 327 0 0 7 0 514
2016 141 24 5 302 0 0 12 0 484
2017 157 19 4 322 0 0 15 0 517
2018 137 18 4 306 0 0 18 0 483
2019 138 20 4 359 0 0 16 0 537
2020 119 15 4 357 0 0 29 0 524
2021 111 10 5 333 0 0 25 0 484
2022 107 14 1 313 0 0 24 0 459
2023 94 10 1 290 0 0 26 0 421
2024 87 12 3 292 0 0 20 0 414

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 Southwest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 12.0 19.4 n/a
1989 223 12.7 17.5 n/a
1990 254 13.7 18.5 0
1991 268 14.8 18.1 n/a
1992 294 16.6 17.7 n/a
1993 299 12.5 23.9 n/a
1994 298 12.5 23.8 n/a
1995 297 11.0 27.0 n/a
1996 297 11.0 27.0 n/a
1997 304 13.0 23.4 n/a
1998 346 12.0 28.8 n/a
1999 322 13.0 24.8 n/a
2000 356 13.0 27.4 33.4
2001 333 14.0 23.8 35.4
2002 311 13.3 23.4 28.9
2003 311 13.3 23.4 28.9
2004 326 14.8 22.0 37.7
2005 318 14.9 21.3 28.3
2006 321 17.0 18.9 50.5
2007 310 16.4 18.9 49
2008 331 18.8 17.6 57.1
2009 363 24.5 14.8 59.6
2010 378 25.3 14.9 66.3
2011 434 24.2 17.9 65.2
2012 442 22.2 19.8 70.8
2013 466 28.2 16.5 78.5
2014 511 26.2 19.4 82.2
2015 514 27.0 19.0 82.9
2016 484 27.0 17.9 100
2017 517 27.4 18.8 100
2018 483 27.5 17.5 100
2019 537 27.8 19.2 100
2020 524 27.8 18.7 100
2021 484 26.5 18.2 97.9
2022 459 27.7 16.5 99.3
2023 421 25.8 16.3 81.2
2024 414 26.0 15.9 100

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 Southwest Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 233 12.0 19.4 n/a
1989 223 12.7 17.5 n/a
1990 254 13.7 18.5 0
1991 268 14.8 18.1 n/a
1992 294 16.6 17.7 n/a
1993 299 12.5 23.9 n/a
1994 298 12.5 23.8 n/a
1995 297 11.0 27.0 n/a
1996 297 11.0 27.0 n/a
1997 304 13.0 23.4 n/a
1998 346 12.0 28.8 n/a
1999 322 13.0 24.8 n/a
2000 356 13.0 27.4 33.4
2001 333 14.0 23.8 35.4
2002 311 13.3 23.4 28.9
2003 311 13.3 23.4 28.9
2004 326 14.8 22.0 37.7
2005 318 14.9 21.3 28.3
2006 321 17.0 18.9 50.5
2007 310 16.4 18.9 49
2008 331 18.8 17.6 57.1
2009 363 24.5 14.8 59.6
2010 378 25.3 14.9 66.3
2011 434 24.2 17.9 65.2
2012 442 22.2 19.8 70.8
2013 466 28.2 16.5 78.5
2014 511 26.2 19.4 82.2
2015 514 27.0 19.0 82.9
2016 484 27.0 17.9 100
2017 517 27.4 18.8 100
2018 483 27.5 17.5 100
2019 537 27.8 19.2 100
2020 524 27.8 18.7 100
2021 484 26.5 18.2 97.9
2022 459 27.7 16.5 99.3
2023 421 25.8 16.3 81.2
2024 414 26.0 15.9 100

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Southwest Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $845 (8.5%) $9,097 (91.5%) $9,942
2020 $1,268 (11.0%) $10,295 (89.0%) $11,564
2021 $2,311 (19.9%) $9,278 (80.1%) $11,589
2022 $1,584 (13.0%) $10,617 (87.0%) $12,200

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Southwest Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1277th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1127th of 1534 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Southwest Elementary School)21.329.1
 7.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Elementary School)47.341
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Southwest Elementary School)12.923.9
 11%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Southwest Elementary School)72.980.3
 7.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Elementary School)47.129.5
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Southwest Elementary School)8.120
 11.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Southwest Elementary School)32.846.3
 13.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Southwest Elementary School)14.524.1
 9.6%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Southwest Elementary School)72.980.3
 7.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Southwest Elementary School)42.938.8
 4.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students537421
 21.6%
African American2010
 50%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic359290
 19.2%
Pacific Islander00
White13894
 31.9%
Two or More Races1626
 62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%81.2%
 18.8%

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Southwest Elementary School ranks 1050th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Lebanon Middle School
High : Lebanon Senior High School

Students at Southwest Elementary School are 71% Hispanic, 21% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 414 students attended Southwest Elementary School.


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