Serving 275 students in grades 1-4, Sweetwater Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 275 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 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
School Overview
Sweetwater Elementary School's student population of 275 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
275 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sweetwater Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 459 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
32%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #79 out of 459 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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?
275 students attend Sweetwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sweetwater Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 1-4 (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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