Sweetwater Primary School serves 589 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Attendance Zone: Sweetwater Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Sweetwater, TN, covering approximately 63.1 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.5 miles to its furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sweetwater Primary School's student population of 589 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
589 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2024. View full 20-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sweetwater Primary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Black
2%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
77%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 20-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sweetwater Primary School often compared to?
Sweetwater Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vonore Elementary School, Madisonville Primary, Tellico Plains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Sweetwater Primary School?
589 students attend Sweetwater Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Sweetwater Primary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Sweetwater Primary School offer ?
Sweetwater Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweetwater Primary School part of?
Sweetwater Primary School is part of Sweetwater School District.
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