Sweetwater Primary School serves 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 579 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweetwater Primary School's student population of 579 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
579 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sweetwater Primary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
15%
Black
2%
21%
White
78%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sweetwater Primary School often compared to?
Sweetwater Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madisonville Primary, Vonore Elementary School, Tellico Plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sweetwater Primary School?
579 students attend Sweetwater Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sweetwater Primary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater Primary School?
Sweetwater Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Primary School offer ?
Sweetwater Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweetwater Primary School part of?
Sweetwater Primary School is part of Sweetwater School District.
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