Serving 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sweetwater Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 85 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SWEETWATER ES serves an attendance zone that encompasses the entire school district, located in Sweetwater, OK, covering approximately 192.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 11 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweetwater Elementary School's student population of 85 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Sweetwater Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1162 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
69%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
20%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater Elementary School's ranking?
Sweetwater Elementary School is ranked #1162 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?
85 students attend Sweetwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sweetwater Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Elementary School offer ?
Sweetwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweetwater Elementary School part of?
Sweetwater Elementary School is part of Sweetwater School District.
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