SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the VOLUSIA school district, located in PORT ORANGE, FL with about 652 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 46 teachers, SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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, located in the Victoria Gardens community of Port Orange, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students within the Volusia County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. By leveraging its location within a residential hub, the school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families to create a cohesive learning community.

The school’s academic approach is supported by the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Volusia County district, aiming to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond. With an emphasis on student engagement and academic growth, Sweetwater Elementary provides various opportunities for student involvement, both inside and outside the classroom. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and district policies, the school maintains an active presence through its official Volusia County Schools webpage.

For more information, contact SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (386) 322-7530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5800 VICTORIA GARDENS BLVD
PORT ORANGE, FL 32127-7977
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SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORT ORANGE, FL with about 652 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
VOLUSIA
Total Students:
652
Teachers:
46
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 eligible school-No program
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 652 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
81.4%
Hispanic/Latino
5.7%
Black or African American
4.9%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
2.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.