Enrollment
617
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Port Orange, FL
Sweetwater Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sweetwater Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120192002969
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweetwater Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools.
- #2 of 9
- schools in Port Orange · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 37.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sweetwater Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Port Orange, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sweetwater Elementary School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sweetwater Elementary School
Sweetwater Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Port Orange, Florida, enrolling 617 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 37.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 617 students, its enrollment sits close to the Florida median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 608 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #28, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students) and University High School (2,855 students) alongside Sweetwater Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sweetwater Elementary School compares
Sweetwater Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.0% | ▼ 29% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 617 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
617
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 20% in Florida - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,863
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 4.2%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Sweetwater Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Volusia, which includes Sweetwater Elementary School.
$9,863
Per student
-12%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.1%
State 34.5%
Federal 18.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sweetwater Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| University High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spruce Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mainland High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deltona High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sweetwater Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,855
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,576
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,964
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,716
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~617 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater Elementary School
How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has 617 students enrolled. It is a public school in Port Orange, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 23% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sweetwater Elementary School?
37.0% of students at Sweetwater Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweetwater Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sweetwater Elementary School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Port Orange, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sweetwater Elementary School rank among schools in Port Orange?
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 schools in Port Orange, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Port Orange on the city page.
Is Sweetwater Elementary School a good school?
Sweetwater Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Volusia?
Besides Sweetwater Elementary School, Volusia also operates Deland High School (2,936 students), University High School (2,855 students), and Spruce Creek High School (2,576 students). See the Volusia district page for the complete list.
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