Sweetwater Springs Elementary

10129 Austin Dr.
Spring Valley, CA 91977

www.lmsvschools.org

378 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sweetwater Springs Elementary, located at 10129 Austin Dr. in Spring Valley, California, is a public school serving students in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future academic success while encouraging creativity and critical thinking within the classroom.

The campus acts as a vital hub for the local Spring Valley community, often focusing on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. With a commitment to inclusivity, Sweetwater Springs Elementary strives to provide a safe and nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. Through various school programs and extracurricular opportunities, the institution works to cultivate a sense of school pride and personal responsibility among its learners.

378

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sweetwater Springs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	65
Hispanic	191
Black	52
Asian	32
Two or More	38

Hispanic
191 (50.5%)
White
65 (17.2%)
Black
52 (13.8%)
Two or More
38 (10.1%)
Asian
32 (8.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	La Mesa-Spring Valley
Phone:	(619)668-5895
Website:	http://www.lmsvschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 64