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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Attendance Zone: Sweetwater Primary School serves the entire district of Sweetwater, TN, encompassing an area of approximately 63.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of about 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being 6.5 miles away.
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
37 teachers
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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
77%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
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 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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