SWEETWATER SCHOOL

Sweetwater School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washington Elementary School District (4260) school district, located in Glendale, AZ with about 537 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Sweetwater School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sweetwater School, located at 4602 W. Sweetwater in Glendale, Arizona, is a public institution operating under the Washington Elementary School District (WESD). The school serves students in the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development while fostering a supportive and structured learning environment. As part of the WESD network, it emphasizes core curriculum standards, student achievement, and the preparation of children for success in their transition to middle and high school levels.

The school is dedicated to creating an inclusive culture that encourages both academic excellence and personal growth. By utilizing the resources and administrative framework of the Washington Elementary School District, Sweetwater School provides various programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, district initiatives, and academic calendars through the official website at http://www.wesdschools.org.

For more information, contact Sweetwater School at (602) 896-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4602 W Sweetwater
Glendale, AZ 85304
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SWEETWATER SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Glendale, AZ with about 537 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
537
Teachers:
45.4
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 537 students

White
45.1%
Hispanic/Latino
38.4%
Black or African American
6.3%
Two or more races
5.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.0%
Asian
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.