SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 689 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the Sweetwater area of Miami, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, social development, and personal growth. As part of a large, diverse urban school district, the institution is dedicated to preparing its elementary-aged students for success in middle school and beyond by fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school’s website highlights its role as a community hub, offering various resources and information for parents and families to stay engaged with their children's education. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum and standard assessment protocols, Sweetwater Elementary works to ensure that all students meet state educational benchmarks. With its location in the heart of Miami, the school reflects the cultural diversity of the region, striving to provide inclusive programming that caters to the academic needs of its student body.

For more information, contact SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (305) 559-1101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

10655 SW 4TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33174-1634
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SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 689 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
689
Teachers:
45
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 689 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 98% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
98.1%
White
0.7%
Asian
0.7%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
44.4%
Male
55.6%

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.