Serving 269 students in grades 1-2, Sweetwater Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30% in ND)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sweetwater Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Devils Lake, ND, covering approximately 562.4 square miles. Families may typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 12.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and the furthest point being 20.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweetwater Elementary School's student population of 269 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
269 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sweetwater Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
American Indian
33%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
5%
White
61%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?
269 students attend Sweetwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sweetwater Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Elementary School offer ?
Sweetwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sweetwater Elementary School part of?
Sweetwater Elementary School is part of Devils Lake 1 School District.
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