SWEETWATER INT

www.sweetwaterisd.net

353 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Sweetwater Intermediate School, located at 705 E 3rd Street in Sweetwater, Texas, is a key component of the Sweetwater Independent School District (SISD). The school serves students in the intermediate grade levels, focusing on building foundational academic skills while preparing them for the transition to middle school. As part of the broader district, it shares a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes student achievement, character development, and active engagement within the local community.

The school operates under the mission of the Sweetwater ISD, which emphasizes high standards for both staff and students. By utilizing the resources and administrative oversight provided by the district, Sweetwater Intermediate works to implement a curriculum that aligns with state educational requirements while addressing the specific needs of its diverse student body. Families and community members can find additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives by visiting the official Sweetwater ISD website at http://www.sweetwaterisd.net.

353

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SWEETWATER INT
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	189
Black	14
Asian	2
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
189 (53.5%)
White
139 (39.4%)
Black
14 (4.0%)
Two or More
7 (2.0%)
Asian
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)235-3491
Website:	http://www.sweetwaterisd.net
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 3 110

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 122