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 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
326 students
Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
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Asian
10%
5%
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Hispanic
46%
22%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
16%
24%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
27%
42%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
72%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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.
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