EAST RIDGE EL

www.sweetwaterisd.net

205 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

East Ridge Elementary is a public school located in Sweetwater, Texas, serving as part of the Sweetwater Independent School District. Situated at 1700 E 12th St, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community, emphasizing academic development and personal growth within a supportive learning environment.

As part of the Sweetwater ISD, the school benefits from the district's broader mission to prepare students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and administrative policies by visiting the district’s official website at http://www.sweetwaterisd.net.

205

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST RIDGE EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	112
Black	12
Asian	3
Two or More	8
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
112 (54.6%)
White
67 (32.7%)
Black
12 (5.9%)
Two or More
8 (3.9%)
Asian
3 (1.5%)
American Indian
2 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SWEETWATER ISD
Phone:	(325)235-5282
Website:	http://www.sweetwaterisd.net
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	148
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 106