Sweetwater Primary School

500 Highway 322 East
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sweetwater Primary School serves 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sweetwater Primary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
520 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sweetwater Primary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (TN)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
12%
12%
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Black
2%
22%
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White
81%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.33
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sweetwater Primary School?
520 students attend Sweetwater Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sweetwater Primary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater Primary School?
Sweetwater Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Primary School offer ?
Sweetwater Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Sweetwater Primary School part of?
Sweetwater Primary School is part of Sweetwater School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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