At a glance
Reported students
353
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
04–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
279
Sweetwater Int: 353 reported students.
State peer staffing position
24th percentile
13.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
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
- 403
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Sweetwater Int
Sweetwater Int is a public elementary school serving grades 04–05 in Sweetwater. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Sweetwater ISD. NCES reports 353 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.3:1, below the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (53.5%) and White (39.4%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sweetwater Int
- 1How do the reported 13.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 72%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.4%
- Hispanic53.5%
- Black4%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
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
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 ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
East Ridge El
Elementary · Grades 01–03
205 reported students
Southeast El
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
157 reported students
Sweetwater Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
372 reported students
Southeast Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
166 reported students
Sweetwater H S
High · Grades 09–12
553 reported students
Public schools near Sweetwater Int
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 H S High · Sweetwater ISD | 09–12 | 553 | 0.4 mi |
| East Ridge El Elementary · Sweetwater ISD | 01–03 | 205 | 0.9 mi |
| Southeast El Elementary · Sweetwater ISD | PK–KG | 157 | 1.3 mi |
| Roscoe Collegiate Montessori Early Childhood Elementary · Charter · Roscoe Collegiate ISD | PK–KG | 84 | 8.2 mi |
| Lone Star Online Academy Elementary · Roscoe Collegiate ISD | KG–08 | 11,686 | 8.4 mi |
| Roscoe El Elementary · Charter · Roscoe Collegiate ISD | 01–05 | 179 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater Int
What grades does Sweetwater Int serve?
Sweetwater Int reports grades 04–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Sweetwater ISD.
How many students attend Sweetwater Int?
Sweetwater Int reported 353 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 403 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sweetwater Int?
The calculated ratio is 13.3:1, based on 353 students and 26.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sweetwater Int a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sweetwater Int is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sweetwater ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sweetwater Int students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
72% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sweetwater Int in?
Sweetwater Int is part of Sweetwater ISD, based in Sweetwater, TX, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sweetwater Int?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sweetwater H S (0.4 mi), East Ridge El (0.9 mi), Southeast El (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.