Sweetser Elementary School

Q: Is Sweetser Elementary School a good school?

Sweetser Elementary School ranks 491 st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sweetser Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-4 in Sweetser, Indiana, with a student population of 255. The school is part of the Oak Hill United School Corporation, which is ranked 95 out of 381 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Sweetser Elementary School has seen an increase in per-student spending, from $7,784 in 2018-2019 to $10,332 in 2021-2022, its academic performance lags behind both state and local averages. The school's proficiency rates on the ILEARN assessments in English Language Arts (37.5%) and Math (50.81%) are lower than the Oak Hill United School Corporation (43.06% and 45.61%, respectively) and the state averages (38.6% and 52.4% for 3rd grade, 41.8% and 48% for 4th grade). Additionally, Sweetser Elementary School has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 8.7% to 12.2%, which are higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Converse Elementary, Park Elementary, Southwood Elementary, and Eastern Elementary, Sweetser Elementary School generally performs below average on test scores, with lower proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Math. The school also has a less diverse student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White, compared to nearby schools with higher percentages of minority students.

Detail:

Public 3-4

614 N Main St
Sweetser, IN 46987

(765) 395-3341

District: Oak Hill United School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
491^st of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,332

Students who attend Sweetser Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Oak Hill Junior High School
	Swayzee Elementary School
High:	Oak Hill High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.5

Number of students: 252

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sweetser Elementary School ranks better than 51.4% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.23. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sweetser Elementary School is 17.5. (See more...)

Compare Sweetser Elementary School employs 14.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sweetser Elementary School is $10,332.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sweetser Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Oak Hill United School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Oak Hill United School Corp 97^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sweetser Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	60.90	396^th	959	58.7%
2006	69.15	266^th	961	72.3%
2007	64.44	353^rd	985	64.2%
2008	68.37	301^st	996	69.8%
2009	61.32	422^nd	1003	57.9%
2010	61.46	435^th	1009	56.9%
2011	68.04	322^nd	1025	68.6%
2012	79.04	158^th	1015	84.4%
2013	71.09	281^st	1035	72.9%
2014	66.59	369^th	1036	64.4%
2015	50.44	586^th	1040	43.7%
2016	48.26	638^th	1046	39.0%
2017	58.15	488^th	1033	52.8%
2018	54.36	533^rd	1027	48.1%
2019	52.28	544^th	1031	47.2%
2021	64.16	358^th	1016	64.8%
2022	62.74	385^th	1020	62.3%
2023	51.03	530^th	1016	47.8%
2024	53.23	491^st	1010	51.4%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sweetser Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	276	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
1989	280	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1990	265	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1991	267	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1992	267	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1993	266	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	270
1994	264	1	0	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	273
1995	259	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	267
1996	259	1	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	267
1997	271	3	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	1	281
1998	266	2	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1999	264	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
2000	264	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	266
2001	255	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
2002	259	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2003	259	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2004	246	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2005	242	0	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	250
2006	238	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	241
2007	225	0	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	7	236
2008	195	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	6	209
2009	180	0	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	8	195
2010	209	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	214
2011	240	0	0	1	1	0	9	0	251
2012	211	1	2	6	0	0	12	0	232
2013	226	3	0	8	0	0	8	0	245
2014	219	3	0	11	1	0	10	0	244
2015	205	3	1	16	1	0	14	0	240
2016	228	6	1	23	0	0	9	0	267
2017	234	2	1	22	0	0	10	0	269
2018	238	4	0	17	0	0	15	0	274
2019	231	2	0	17	0	0	12	0	262
2020	222	2	0	8	0	0	8	0	240
2021	213	3	0	12	0	0	5	0	233
2022	211	1	0	13	0	0	11	0	236
2023	230	1	1	12	0	0	11	0	255
2024	228	1	1	11	1	0	10	0	252

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sweetser Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	282	16.1	17.5	6
1989	286	16.1	17.7	9.4
1990	270	14.1	19.1	4.1
1991	274	15.1	18.1	4
1992	272	13.9	19.5	8.5
1993	270	16.6	16.3	7.8
1994	273	16.7	16.3	5.5
1995	267	15.0	17.8	6.4
1996	267	15.0	17.8	6.4
1997	281	15.0	18.7	7.1
1998	272	14.2	19.2	7.4
1999	267	15.1	17.7	13.1
2000	266	15.1	17.6	9.8
2001	259	15.4	16.8	14.3
2002	263	15.6	16.9	17.1
2003	263	15.6	16.9	17.1
2004	248	15.7	15.8	21.4
2005	250	15.8	15.8	22.4
2006	241	14.7	16.4	20.3
2007	236	n/a	n/a	21.4
2008	209	15.1	13.8	28.6
2009	195	15.1	12.9	33.2
2010	214	14.9	14.3	34.4
2011	251	13.0	19.2	33.9
2012	232	15.0	15.4	34.5
2013	245	14.0	17.5	40
2014	244	16.0	15.2	45.1
2015	240	15.0	16.0	44.6
2016	267	14.0	19.0	38.6
2017	269	16.0	16.8	35.7
2018	274	16.0	17.1	47.1
2019	262	16.0	16.3	44.3
2020	240	16.0	15.0	37.9
2021	233	17.0	13.7	42.1
2022	236	15.8	14.9	38.1
2023	255	15.3	16.6	40.4
2024	252	14.3	17.5	45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sweetser Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	282	16.1	17.5	6
1989	286	16.1	17.7	9.4
1990	270	14.1	19.1	4.1
1991	274	15.1	18.1	4
1992	272	13.9	19.5	8.5
1993	270	16.6	16.3	7.8
1994	273	16.7	16.3	5.5
1995	267	15.0	17.8	6.4
1996	267	15.0	17.8	6.4
1997	281	15.0	18.7	7.1
1998	272	14.2	19.2	7.4
1999	267	15.1	17.7	13.1
2000	266	15.1	17.6	9.8
2001	259	15.4	16.8	14.3
2002	263	15.6	16.9	17.1
2003	263	15.6	16.9	17.1
2004	248	15.7	15.8	21.4
2005	250	15.8	15.8	22.4
2006	241	14.7	16.4	20.3
2007	236	n/a	n/a	21.4
2008	209	15.1	13.8	28.6
2009	195	15.1	12.9	33.2
2010	214	14.9	14.3	34.4
2011	251	13.0	19.2	33.9
2012	232	15.0	15.4	34.5
2013	245	14.0	17.5	40
2014	244	16.0	15.2	45.1
2015	240	15.0	16.0	44.6
2016	267	14.0	19.0	38.6
2017	269	16.0	16.8	35.7
2018	274	16.0	17.1	47.1
2019	262	16.0	16.3	44.3
2020	240	16.0	15.0	37.9
2021	233	17.0	13.7	42.1
2022	236	15.8	14.9	38.1
2023	255	15.3	16.6	40.4
2024	252	14.3	17.5	45.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sweetser Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$531 (6.8%)	$7,254 (93.2%)	$7,784
2020	$568 (6.6%)	$7,982 (93.4%)	$8,550
2021	$718 (8.3%)	$7,974 (91.7%)	$8,692
2022	$1,188 (11.5%)	$9,145 (88.5%)	$10,332

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sweetser Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 544^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 530^th of 1016 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sweetser Elementary School)	48.3	35.8	12.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oak Hill United School Corp)	48.3	35.8	12.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Sweetser Elementary School)	62.5	62.8	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Oak Hill United School Corp)	62.5	62.8	0.3%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sweetser Elementary School)	40.3	27.5	12.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Oak Hill United School Corp)	40.3	27.5	12.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Sweetser Elementary School)	46.5	43.3	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Oak Hill United School Corp)	46.5	43.3	3.2%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Sweetser Elementary School)	50.4	37.5	12.9%
4th Grade Science (Oak Hill United School Corp)	50.4	37.5	12.9%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	262	255	2.7%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	17	12	29.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	231	230	0.4%
Two or More Races	12	11	8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.3%	40.4%	3.9%

Schools Near Sweetser Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)				ILEARN Math (2024)				ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sweetser Elementary School	Public	3-4	614 N Main St	Sweetser	46987	Grant County	Oak Hill United School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 395-3341	252	14	17.5	45.2%	228 (90.5%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.0%)	53.2	491^st of 1010 public elementary schools	51.4%		51	530^th of 1016 public elementary schools	47.8%	39	28.8	44.5		37.5	60.4	43.1		50.8		$10,332	$1,188	$9,145
Marion Early Childhood Educational Center	Public	PK	720 N Miller Ave	Marion	46952	Grant County	Marion Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(765) 651-2080	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
John W Kendall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2009 W Kem Rd	Marion	46952	Grant County	Marion Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 662-7364	376	25	15.1	69.9%	202 (53.7%)	47 (12.5%)	64 (17.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62 (16.5%)	22.3	789^th of 1010 public elementary schools	21.9%		26.5	765^th of 1016 public elementary schools	24.7%	24	21.4	25.0		23.2	25.0	36.5		30.6		$10,993	$2,416	$8,577
Converse Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	600 E Washington St	Converse	46919	Miami County	Oak Hill United School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 395-3341	331	23	14.1	48.0%	290 (87.6%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)								(n/a)										$9,925	$965	$8,960
Riverview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	513 W Buckingham Dr	Marion	46952	Grant County	Marion Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 662-2427	368	25	14.9	65.8%	194 (52.7%)	51 (13.9%)	65 (17.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (14.9%)	37.4	656^th of 1010 public elementary schools	35.0%		30.7	725^th of 1016 public elementary schools	28.6%	69	25.8	31.5		28.3	31.8	57.4		43.3		$11,986	$3,537	$8,449
Frances Slocum Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2909 S Torrence St	Marion	46953	Grant County	Marion Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 664-0589	462	30	15.2	77.3%	157 (34.0%)	155 (33.5%)	58 (12.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90 (19.5%)	16.6	854^th of 1010 public elementary schools	15.4%		20.2	818^th of 1016 public elementary schools	19.5%	36	20.3	23.5		22.1	30.0	17.7		23.4		$10,196	$2,169	$8,028
Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1115 E Bradford St	Marion	46952	Grant County	Marion Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 664-7355	405	27	14.8	81.0%	190 (46.9%)	64 (15.8%)	58 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (22.5%)	9.2	942^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	6.7%		18	839^th of 1016 public elementary schools	17.4%	103	8.6	14.5		11.7	14.3	24.2		19.5		$10,906	$2,853	$8,053
Westview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	709 W 6th St	Jonesboro	46938	Grant County	Mississinewa Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 677-4437	487	24	20.7	71.9%	425 (87.3%)	10 (2.1%)	30 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.3%)								(n/a)										$10,351	$2,108	$8,243
Northview Elementary School	Public	2-5	725 E North 'H' St	Gas City	46933	Grant County	Mississinewa Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(765) 677-4400	659	43	15.3	72.5%	533 (80.9%)	11 (1.7%)	52 (7.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.1%)	43.6	590^th of 1010 public elementary schools	41.6%		42.8	612^th of 1016 public elementary schools	39.8%	22	29.3	37.4	34.0	34.0	42.9	49.5	34.0	42.7	26.9	$10,302	$1,895	$8,407
Southwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	840 E Sr 124	Wabash	46992	Wabash County	MSD Wabash County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(260) 563-8050	425	30	14.1	48.9%	393 (92.5%)	4 (0.9%)	13 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.3%)	62.2	389^th of 1010 public elementary schools	61.5%		74.1	246^th of 1016 public elementary schools	75.8%	143	32.8	47.0	45.5	41.9	44.8	53.0	47.3	48.6	52.7	$7,664	$501	$7,163

Frequently Asked Questions about Sweetser Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Sweetser Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sweetser Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oak Hill Junior High School
Middle : Swayzee Elementary School
High : Oak Hill High School

How many students attend Sweetser Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 252 students attended Sweetser Elementary School.

Is Sweetser Elementary School a good school?

Sweetser Elementary School ranks 491^st of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sweetser Elementary School?

Students at Sweetser Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Sweetser Elementary School in?

Oak Hill United School Corp

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