Southwest Elementary School in Clemmons, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Southwest Elementary School is a suburban public school in Clemmons, North Carolina that is part of Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. It serves 528 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.6:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades K - 5

528 Students

42 Teachers

1631 SW School Rd

Clemmons, NC 27012 View local requests

http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/domain/5516

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Southwest Elementary School Demographics

37%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

27%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Southwest Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 15, 2025

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