SWEET HOME EL

SWEET HOME EL is a public elementary school that is part of the SWEET HOME ISD school district, located in SWEET HOME, TX with about 156 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. With about 11 teachers, SWEET HOME EL 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.

SWEET HOME ELementary is a small, rural public school located in the unincorporated community of Sweet Home, Texas, in Lavaca County. Serving students in the surrounding agricultural area, the school operates under the Sweet Home Independent School District. Due to its remote location, the school functions as a tight-knit educational environment, often serving as a central hub for the local community and emphasizing personalized attention for its student body.

Academically, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction typical of a small-town Texas elementary setting. Because of its size, SWEET HOME ELementary maintains a low student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for a more individualized approach to learning. The school is deeply rooted in the traditions of its rural setting, often prioritizing close partnerships between faculty, parents, and the local community to support the educational and social development of its students.

For more information, contact SWEET HOME EL at (361) 293-3221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

7508 FM 531
SWEET HOME, TX 77987
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SWEET HOME EL is a public school in SWEET HOME, TX with about 156 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SWEET HOME ISD
Total Students:
156
Teachers:
11
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
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 156 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SWEET HOME EL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.0%
Hispanic/Latino
12.8%
Two or more races
3.2%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

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.