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Southwestern Elementary School vs. Panama K-6 School

Should you attend Southwestern Elementary School or Panama K-6 School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Southwestern Elementary School
600 Hunt Rd W
Jamestown, NY 14701
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Panama K-6 School
41 North St
Panama, NY 14767
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Southwestern Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Panama K-6 School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
582 students
220 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwestern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Panama K-6 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwestern Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Panama K-6 School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwestern Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Panama K-6 School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southwestern Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Panama K-6 School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Panama Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2442 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Bottom 50%)
#1940 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwestern Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Panama K-6 School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 50% in NY)
60-64%
(Top 50% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Panama K-6 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Panama Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Panama K-6 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Panama Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwestern Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Panama K-6 School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Panama Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Southwestern Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Panama K-6 School by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
18
Kindergarten Students
91
21
Grade 1 Students
91
26
Grade 2 Students
109
28
Grade 3 Students
74
33
Grade 4 Students
102
34
Grade 5 Students
77
26
Grade 6 Students
-
34
Ungraded Students
6
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Panama K-6 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Panama Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Panama K-6 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Panama Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Panama K-6 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Panama Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% White
85%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Panama K-6 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Panama Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southwestern Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Panama K-6 School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Panama Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.27
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Panama K-6 School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Panama Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Panama K-6 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Panama Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southwestern Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Southwestern Central School District At Jamestown and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Panama K-6 School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Panama Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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