Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sweetwater Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweetwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sweetwater Elementary School's student population of 85 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sweetwater Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1147 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
69%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater Elementary School's ranking?
Sweetwater Elementary School is ranked #1147 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?
85 students attend Sweetwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sweetwater Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Elementary School offer ?
Sweetwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sweetwater Elementary School part of?
Sweetwater Elementary School is part of Sweetwater School District.
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