C
Below Average
59/100

Sweetser Elementary School

📚 03 – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 614 N Main St, Sweetser, IN 46987
Overall
C
59/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 44% · Math 54% proficient · 41st percentile in Indiana
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Indiana schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

59
Repit Score
out of 100
252
Students
enrolled
17.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%41/100reading 38th percentile, math 44th percentile among Indiana elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Indiana schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Indiana. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency54% (+9 pts vs. state avg 45%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Indiana state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White47%57%reading -7 pts, math -5 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income27%42%reading -8 pts, math +0 pts30th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 614 N Main St
City Sweetser
ZIP Code 46987
District 1808340
NCES School ID 180834001432
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 46987

Understanding the community around Sweetser Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,417
Per Capita Income $31,230
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%
High School or Higher 94.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $130,100
Median Rent $1,000
Owner-Occupied 83.8%
Renter-Occupied 16.2%
View full data for ZIP 46987 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sweetser Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.2%
Female 48.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.5%
Hispanic/Latino 4.4%
Two or More Races 4.0%
Black 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 252
Teachers (FTE) 14.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sweetser Elementary School?
Sweetser Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 59 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sweetser Elementary School?
Sweetser Elementary School has 252 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1.
What grades does Sweetser Elementary School serve?
Sweetser Elementary School serves grades 03 – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sweetser Elementary School receive per student?
Sweetser Elementary School receives $12,819 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sweetser Elementary School in 46987 ▼
Avg Home Value
$190,564
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,098
1-Year Change
+7.5%
% Renters
16.2%

About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026