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Southwest Elementary Preschool

915 W.grant
Dexter, MO 63841
Southwest Elementary Preschool serves 97 students in grades Prekindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Southwest Elementary Preschool's student population of 97 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Southwest Elementary Preschool is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
91%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Southwest Elementary Preschool?
97 students attend Southwest Elementary Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Southwest Elementary Preschool students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Elementary Preschool?
Southwest Elementary Preschool has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest Elementary Preschool offer ?
Southwest Elementary Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Southwest Elementary Preschool part of?
Southwest Elementary Preschool is part of Dexter R-XI School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten
  • Enrollment: 97 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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