- Enrollment
- 979
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glendale, AZ
Sweetwater School
Federal NCES profile for Sweetwater School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040906001117
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sweetwater School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools.
- #3 of 17
- elementary schools in Glendale · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 55.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sweetwater School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater School ranks #3 of 17 elementary schools in Glendale, AZ.
School address
District: Washington Elementary School District (4260) · Arizona
NCES ID 040906001117 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Sweetwater School grew from 428 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE held 46.3 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 040906001117 · Glendale, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 10.5:1 · 55.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Lookout Mountain School (979 students)
Sweetwater School grew from 428 students in 2022-23 to 474 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE held 46.3 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sweetwater School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lookout Mounta
Lookout Mountain School
979 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary School
903 students
- Acacia Element
Acacia Elementary School
806 students
- Orangewood Sch
Orangewood School
797 students
- Palo Verde Mid
Palo Verde Middle School
797 students
- This school
Sweetwater School
483 students
What this shows Sweetwater School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sweetwater School compares
Sweetwater School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 38% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.8% | ▲ 16% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 9% in Arizona - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.3%
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
$12,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 37.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Sweetwater School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington Elementary School District (4260) reports $12,008 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sweetwater School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Acacia Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangewood School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palo Verde Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sweetwater School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 797
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Glendale
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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sweetwater School
How many students attend Sweetwater School?
Sweetwater School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glendale, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 474 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sweetwater School is 10.5:1, which is 38% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 33% 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 School?
55.8% of students at Sweetwater School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sweetwater School?
The largest demographic group at Sweetwater School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Glendale, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sweetwater School?
Sweetwater School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sweetwater School rank among elementary schools in Glendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Sweetwater School ranks #3 of 17 elementary schools in Glendale, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Glendale on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington Elementary School District (4260)?
Besides Sweetwater School, Washington Elementary School District (4260) also operates Lookout Mountain School (979 students), Mountain View Elementary School (903 students), and Acacia Elementary School (806 students). See the Washington Elementary School District (4260) district page for the complete list.