At a glance
Reported students
589
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
73rd percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
316.5
Sweetwater Primary School: 589 reported students.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 468
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.7:1
What the reported data says about Sweetwater Primary School
Sweetwater Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Sweetwater. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Sweetwater City Schools. NCES reports 589 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.1%). English learners represent 6.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 28.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sweetwater Primary School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 28.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.7%
- Hispanic14.1%
- Black2.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Sweetwater City Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sweetwater Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–04
317 reported students
Sweetwater Jr High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
316 reported students
Brown Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
310 reported students
Public schools near Sweetwater Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Elementary School Elementary · Sweetwater City Schools | 03–04 | 317 | 1.5 mi |
| Philadelphia Elementary School Elementary · Loudon County Schools | PK–08 | 522 | 5.5 mi |
| Madisonville Intermediate School Elementary · Monroe County Schools | 03–05 | 475 | 6.7 mi |
| Madisonville Primary School Elementary · Monroe County Schools | PK–02 | 529 | 7.1 mi |
| Niota Elementary School Elementary · McMinn County Schools | PK–08 | 523 | 8.9 mi |
| Steekee Elementary School Elementary · Loudon County Schools | PK–05 | 211 | 9.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater Primary School
What grades does Sweetwater Primary School serve?
Sweetwater Primary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sweetwater City Schools.
How many students attend Sweetwater Primary School?
Sweetwater Primary School reported 589 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 73rd percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 468 students.
Is Sweetwater Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sweetwater Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sweetwater City Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Sweetwater Primary School in?
Sweetwater Primary School is part of Sweetwater City Schools, based in Sweetwater, TN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sweetwater Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sweetwater Elementary School (1.5 mi), Philadelphia Elementary School (5.5 mi), Madisonville Intermediate School (6.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.