Serving 200 students in grades 3-4, Sweetser Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 200 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweetser Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Sweetser school district, covering approximately 119.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweetser Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sweetser Elementary School's student population of 200 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
200 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Sweetser Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetser Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetser Elementary School's ranking?
Sweetser Elementary School is ranked #653 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Sweetser Elementary School often compared to?
Sweetser Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John W Kendall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Sweetser Elementary School?
200 students attend Sweetser Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sweetser Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweetser Elementary School?
Sweetser Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sweetser Elementary School offer ?
Sweetser Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweetser Elementary School part of?
Sweetser Elementary School is part of Oak Hill United School Corp School District.
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