SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sweetwater Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sweetwater school district, located in Sweetwater, TN with about 353 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 4th 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 20 teachers, Sweetwater Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 at 301 Broad Street in Sweetwater, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Sweetwater City School district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, fostering both academic growth and social development for its young student body. The campus aims to create a supportive and structured environment where students can build a strong educational baseline in their formative years.
The school is committed to maintaining active communication with families through its digital presence, ensuring that parents and guardians stay informed about school events, curriculum goals, and district updates. By emphasizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and the community, Sweetwater Elementary works to prepare its students for future academic success while upholding the values and standards of the Sweetwater City School system.
For more information, contact Sweetwater Elementary at (423) 337-7062 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7062
SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sweetwater, TN with about 353 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sweetwater
- Total Students:
- 353
- Teachers:
- 20
- 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 353 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 75.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.