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Sweetwater Elementary School

1304 2nd Ave Ne
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 265 students in grades 1-2, Sweetwater Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 20% in ND
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Sweetwater Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sweetwater Elementary School's student population of 265 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sweetwater Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweetwater Elementary School is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (ND)
#60 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
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55-59%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sweetwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sweetwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sweetwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
29%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Sweetwater Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sweetwater Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sweetwater Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sweetwater Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
57%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sweetwater Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sweetwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Sweetwater Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sweetwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sweetwater Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sweetwater Elementary School's ranking?
Sweetwater Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?
265 students attend Sweetwater Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Sweetwater Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are American Indian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweetwater Elementary School?
Sweetwater Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sweetwater Elementary School offer ?
Sweetwater Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweetwater Elementary School part of?
Sweetwater Elementary School is part of Devils Lake 1 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 265 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 43%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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