SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

5800 VICTORIA GARDENS BLVD
PORT ORANGE, FL 32127

sweetwater.vcsedu.org

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sweetwater Elementary School, located in the Victoria Gardens community of Port Orange, Florida, is a public elementary school serving students within the Volusia County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, numeracy, and character development. By leveraging its location within a residential hub, the school focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and local families to create a cohesive learning community.

The school’s academic approach is supported by the resources and curriculum standards provided by the Volusia County district, aiming to prepare students for success in their middle school years and beyond. With an emphasis on student engagement and academic growth, Sweetwater Elementary provides various opportunities for student involvement, both inside and outside the classroom. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school programs, calendars, and district policies, the school maintains an active presence through its official Volusia County Schools webpage.

617

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	483
Hispanic	55
Black	26
Asian	19
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	3

White
483 (78.3%)
Hispanic
55 (8.9%)
Two or More
31 (5.0%)
Black
26 (4.2%)
Asian
19 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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:	No
District:	VOLUSIA
Phone:	(386)322-7530
Website:	http://sweetwater.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 2

Kindergarten 81

Grade 1 92

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 104

Grade 5 114

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	81
Grade 1	92
Grade 2	100
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	104
Grade 5	114

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	314	50.9%
Male	303	49.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)