- Enrollment
- 1,958
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lithia Springs, GA
Sweetwater Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sweetwater Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130186002157
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweetwater Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Lithia Springs · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sweetwater Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Lithia Springs, GA.
School address
District: Douglas County · Georgia
NCES ID 130186002157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Sweetwater Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 130186002157 · Lithia Springs, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
473 enr · 13.1:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas County High School (1,958 students)
Sweetwater Elementary School held near 479 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sweetwater Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas County
Douglas County High School
1,958 students
- New Manchester
New Manchester High School
1,894 students
- Alexander High
Alexander High School
1,830 students
- Chapel Hill Hi
Chapel Hill High School
1,646 students
- Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School
1,460 students
- This school 473
Sweetwater Elementary School
473 students
What this shows Sweetwater Elementary School reports 473 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sweetwater Elementary School compares
Sweetwater Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 22% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 473 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
473
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 473 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
White 8.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Sweetwater Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sweetwater Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Manchester High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alexander High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chapel Hill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lithia Springs Comprehensive High School | Larger | Lower 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
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,830
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,460
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Lithia Springs
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~473 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater Elementary School
How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has 473 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lithia Springs, GA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 479 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% 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?
74.3% of students at Sweetwater Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweetwater Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sweetwater Elementary School is African American at 53.1% of enrollment, in Lithia Springs, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sweetwater Elementary School rank among public schools in Lithia Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Lithia Springs, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lithia Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County?
Besides Sweetwater Elementary School, Douglas County also operates Douglas County High School (1,958 students), New Manchester High School (1,894 students), and Alexander High School (1,830 students). See the Douglas County district page for the complete list.