Enrollment
369
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lexington, NC
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Federal NCES profile for Southwest Elementary Global Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 370264001104
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwest Elementary Global Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwest Elementary Global Academy has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elementary Global Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lexington, NC.
School address
District: Lexington City Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370264001104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southwest Elementary Global Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southwest Elementary Global Academy
Southwest Elementary Global Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Lexington, North Carolina, enrolling 369 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of North Carolina schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 99.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 369 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 467 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #319.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and African American (33%) (diversity index 70/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lexington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Davidson Charter Academy (658 students): Southwest Elementary Global Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16:1 vs 18.3:1).
Lexington City Schools also operates Lexington Senior High School (889 students) and Lexington Middle School (595 students) alongside Southwest Elementary Global Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Southwest Elementary Global Academy compares
Southwest Elementary Global Academy on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 39.3%
African American 32.8%
White 16.8%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Southwest Elementary Global Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lexington City Schools, which includes Southwest Elementary Global Academy.
$13,565
Per student
+13%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.5%
State 53.7%
Federal 25.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Southwest Elementary Global Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pickett Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles England Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Lexington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southwest Elementary Global Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Lexington
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southwest Elementary Global Academy
How many students attend Southwest Elementary Global Academy?
Southwest Elementary Global Academy has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lexington, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary Global Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Elementary Global Academy is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwest Elementary Global Academy?
99.2% of students at Southwest Elementary Global Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwest Elementary Global Academy?
The largest demographic group at Southwest Elementary Global Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 39.3% of enrollment, in Lexington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwest Elementary Global Academy?
Southwest Elementary Global Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southwest Elementary Global Academy rank among elementary schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwest Elementary Global Academy ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lexington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lexington on the city page.
Is Southwest Elementary Global Academy a good school?
Southwest Elementary Global Academy earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Lexington City Schools?
Besides Southwest Elementary Global Academy, Lexington City Schools also operates Lexington Senior High School (889 students), Lexington Middle School (595 students), and Pickett Elementary School (385 students). See the Lexington City Schools district page for the complete list.
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