- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sweetwater, TX
Sweetwater Int
Federal NCES profile for Sweetwater Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484203004785
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweetwater Int earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Sweetwater · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 73.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sweetwater Int has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater Int ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sweetwater, TX.
School address
District: Sweetwater Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484203004785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Sweetwater Int shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 484203004785 · Sweetwater, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 11.4:1 · 73.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Sweetwater H S (553 students)
Sweetwater Int shrank from 389 students in 2022-23 to 368 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 31.2 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Sweetwater Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sweetwater H S
Sweetwater H S
553 students
- Sweetwater Mid
Sweetwater Middle
372 students
- This school
Sweetwater Int
353 students
- East Ridge El 205
East Ridge El
205 students
- Southeast Earl 166
Southeast Early Childhood Center
166 students
- Southeast El 157
Southeast El
157 students
What this shows Sweetwater Int reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sweetwater Int compares
Sweetwater Int is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.0% | ▲ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,976
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.5%
White 39.4%
African American 4.0%
Two or More 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Sweetwater Int is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sweetwater Isd reports $13,976 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sweetwater Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ridge El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
| Southeast El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sweetwater Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~353 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater Int
How many students attend Sweetwater Int?
Sweetwater Int has 353 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sweetwater, TX. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater Int is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Int?
73.0% of students at Sweetwater Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweetwater Int?
The largest demographic group at Sweetwater Int is Hispanic or Latino at 53.5% of enrollment, in Sweetwater, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweetwater Int?
Sweetwater Int has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Int rank among public schools in Sweetwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater Int ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Sweetwater, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sweetwater on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Isd?
Besides Sweetwater Int, Sweetwater Isd also operates Sweetwater H S (553 students), Sweetwater Middle (372 students), and East Ridge El (205 students). See the Sweetwater Isd district page for the complete list.