SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

sweetwaterelementary.dadeschools.net/

463 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sweetwater Elementary School is a public school located in the Sweetwater area of Miami, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, social development, and personal growth. As part of a large, diverse urban school district, the institution is dedicated to preparing its elementary-aged students for success in middle school and beyond by fostering a supportive learning environment.

The school’s website highlights its role as a community hub, offering various resources and information for parents and families to stay engaged with their children's education. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum and standard assessment protocols, Sweetwater Elementary works to ensure that all students meet state educational benchmarks. With its location in the heart of Miami, the school reflects the cultural diversity of the region, striving to provide inclusive programming that caters to the academic needs of its student body.

463

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	455
Black	3
Asian	2

Hispanic
455 (98.3%)
White
3 (0.6%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

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:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)559-1101
Website:	http://sweetwaterelementary.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	241
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	70
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	62
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	229	49.5%
Male	234	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)