SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.dlschools.org

269 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Sweetwater Elementary School, located at 1304 2nd Ave NE in Devils Lake, North Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Devils Lake Public School District. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, typically covering the primary grade levels. The school emphasizes core academic standards while striving to create a community atmosphere that promotes both intellectual growth and social development among its student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sweetwater Elementary is integrated into the broader Devils Lake community, functioning as a hub for local families and educational activities. The school prioritizes consistent communication with parents and stakeholders, often utilizing its digital platforms to share school calendars, policies, and updates on student achievements. By focusing on fundamental skills and encouraging early academic engagement, Sweetwater Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition into middle school and beyond.

269

Total Students

20.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SWEETWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	11
Black	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	88

White
165 (61.3%)
American Indian
88 (32.7%)
Hispanic
11 (4.1%)
Black
4 (1.5%)
Two or More
1 (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:	DEVILS LAKE 1
Phone:	(701)662-7630
Website:	http://www.dlschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	269
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Grade 1 126

Grade 2 143