- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Southwest Elementary Global Academy held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370264001104 · Lexington, NC Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 16:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Lexington Senior High School (889 students)
Southwest Elementary Global Academy held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southwest Elementary Global Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lexington Seni
Lexington Senior High School
889 students
- Lexington Midd
Lexington Middle School
595 students
- Pickett Elemen
Pickett Elementary School
385 students
- Charles Englan
Charles England Elementary School
381 students
- This school
Southwest Elementary Global Academy
369 students
- South Lexingto 308
South Lexington School
308 students
What this shows Southwest Elementary Global Academy reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwest Elementary Global Academy compares
Southwest Elementary Global Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,684
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Lexington City Schools reports $13,684 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 375 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.