Serving 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sweetwater Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweetwater Elementary School serves the northeast part of Lithia Springs, GA, covering an area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweetwater Elementary School's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
473 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sweetwater Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1637 out of 2192 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Hispanic
33%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Black
53%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
White
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.8%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 28-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater Elementary School's ranking?
Sweetwater Elementary School is ranked #1637 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sweetwater Elementary School often compared to?
Sweetwater Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Carmel Elementary School, Arbor Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?
473 students attend Sweetwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sweetwater Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 5% 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 equal to the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Elementary School offer ?
Sweetwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweetwater Elementary School part of?
Sweetwater Elementary School is part of Douglas County School District.
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