Sweetwater Elementary School serves 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
4%
Hispanic
46%
21%
Black
16%
25%
White
27%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?
326 students attend Sweetwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sweetwater Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Elementary School offer ?
Sweetwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sweetwater Elementary School part of?
Sweetwater Elementary School is part of Catawba County Schools School District.
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