- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Devils Lake, ND
Sweetwater Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sweetwater Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380504000130
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweetwater Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Devils Lake · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sweetwater Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Devils Lake, ND.
School address
District: Devils Lake 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380504000130 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Sweetwater Elementary School grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 380504000130 · Devils Lake, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 14.2:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Devils Lake High School (552 students)
Sweetwater Elementary School grew from 265 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Sweetwater Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Devils Lake Hi
Devils Lake High School
552 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
536 students
- This school
Sweetwater Elementary School
269 students
- Prairie View E
Prairie View Elementary School
262 students
- Minnie H Kinde 167
Minnie H Kindergarten Center
167 students
What this shows Sweetwater Elementary School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sweetwater Elementary School compares
Sweetwater Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▲ 34% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 76% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 32.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 1.5%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Sweetwater Elementary School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
District finance for Devils Lake 1 reports $14,196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Minnie H Kindergarten Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 262
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Devils Lake
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~269 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater Elementary School
How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Devils Lake, ND. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sweetwater Elementary School?
37.7% of students at Sweetwater Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweetwater Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sweetwater Elementary School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in Devils Lake, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 elementary schools in Devils Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Devils Lake, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Devils Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Devils Lake 1?
Besides Sweetwater Elementary School, Devils Lake 1 also operates Devils Lake High School (552 students), Central Middle School (536 students), and Prairie View Elementary School (262 students). See the Devils Lake 1 district page for the complete list.