Serving 265 students in grades 1-2, Sweetwater Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweetwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sweetwater Elementary School's student population of 265 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sweetwater Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#60 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
29%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
7%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
57%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater Elementary School's ranking?
Sweetwater Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?
265 students attend Sweetwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sweetwater Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Elementary School offer ?
Sweetwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweetwater Elementary School part of?
Sweetwater Elementary School is part of Devils Lake 1 School District.
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