SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SWEETWATER ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SWEETWATER school district, located in Sweetwater, OK with about 106 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 13 teachers, SWEETWATER ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 rural community of Sweetwater, Oklahoma, serves as a central hub for the local educational district. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing fundamental academic instruction to elementary-aged children. Its location on North Highway 30 places it at the heart of the district, emphasizing a close-knit environment where small class sizes allow for personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere for its students.
The school operates under the Sweetwater Public Schools system, which is committed to the development of well-rounded students through core curriculum standards and community involvement. While the school maintains a modest footprint, it plays a vital role in sustaining the local community by preparing its youth for middle and high school success. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school policies, events, and academic calendars through their official district website at http://sweetwater.k12.ok.us.
For more information, contact SWEETWATER ES at (580) 534-2272 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sweetwater, OK 73666-3666
(580) 534-2272
http://sweetwater.k12.ok.us
SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sweetwater, OK with about 106 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SWEETWATER
- Total Students:
- 106
- Teachers:
- 13.24
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 106 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 88.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
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.