Enrollment
157
Elementary
DISTRICT 220 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SWEETWATER ISD·NCES 484203004787
Southeast Elementary School
1201 MUSTANG DR, SWEETWATER, TX 79556 · (325) 235-9222 · Nolan County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL157 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
113 students
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 50 | 32% |
| Kindergarten | 107 | 68% |
Student demographics
59%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Southeast Elementary School→East Ridge Elementary School→Sweetwater Intermediate School→Sweetwater Middle School→Sweetwater High School
Based on grade levels within SWEETWATER ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Southeast Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Elementary School this school | 157 | 72.0% | N/A |
| Three Way PK-6 STEPHENVILLE | 136 | 71.3% | 28.3% |
| Pettus Elementary School PETTUS | 171 | 69.6% | 41.7% |
| S F Austin Elementary School JONES CREEK | 189 | 69.3% | 39.8% |
| East Ridge Elementary School SWEETWATER | 205 | 72.7% | N/A |
| Gause Elementary School GAUSE | 134 | 76.9% | 53.6% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Southeast Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Nolan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 157 | #4,730 of 4,938 | #5 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.0% | #2,445 of 4,789 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -51.2% | #46 of 2,838 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
157
-114 (-42%) vs 2020
-67% since 1990-91, when it was 469
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 11.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 157 | 12.5 | 12.6:1 | 72% (113) |
| 2023-24 | 243 | 16.6 | 14.6:1 | 86% (210) |
| 2022-23 | 265 | 17 | 15.6:1 | 87% (230) |
| 2020-21 | 271 | 23 | 11.8:1 | 75% (203) |
| 2017-18 | 322 | 23 | 14.0:1 | 75% (243) |
| 2015-16 | 364 | 22 | 16.6:1 | 76% (277) |
| 2010-11 | 341 | 22 | 15.5:1 | 82% (279) |
| 2000-01 | 352 | 23 | 15.3:1 | 74% (259) |
| 1990-91 | 469 | 22 | 21.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Southeast Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 51% (322 to 157); teachers down 46% (23 to 12.5).
About Southeast Elementary School
Southeast Elementary School is a small elementary school in SWEETWATER, Texas, one of the schools in SWEETWATER ISD. Grades offered run from pre-K through kindergarten, with 157 students enrolled. The average among elementary schools in Texas is roughly 519 students; this school is 70% smaller than that.
SWEETWATER ISD counts 6 schools and 1,806 students, including Southeast Elementary School.
Hispanic students form the largest group at Southeast Elementary School, 49% of enrollment. The remaining shares are 40% White, 6% Black, and 3% multiracial. Census estimates put the Hispanic share of Nolan County's population at about 37%. The chance that two students picked at random at Southeast Elementary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 59%.
The school reported 12.5 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 12.6:1. The 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas is higher than this school's figure. Eligible students account for 72% of enrollment in the free or reduced-price lunch program. That is 12 points above the 60% average for public schools in Nolan County.
According to the American Community Survey, in Nolan County, median household income is about $50,747, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 17%. Southeast Elementary School is one of 12 public schools in Nolan County, which together enroll about 14,455 students.
The next-closest public school is Southeast Early Childhood Center, less than a tenth of a mile away. In all, 5 other public schools sit within five miles of Southeast Elementary School.
For locale, NCES codes Southeast Elementary School as Town: Distant.
The 2020-21 count was 271 students and the 2024-25 count was 157. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves.
Community posts for Southeast Elementary School can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Nolan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
14,454
Census ACS
Median income
$50,747
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
14,455 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SWEETWATER ISD
- Sweetwater High SchoolHigh · 553 students
- Sweetwater Middle SchoolMiddle · 372 students
- Sweetwater Intermediate SchoolElementary · 353 students
- East Ridge Elementary SchoolElementary · 205 students
- Southeast Early Childhood CenterElementary · 166 students
Other schools in SWEETWATER
- Sweetwater High SchoolHigh · 553 students
- Sweetwater Middle SchoolMiddle · 372 students
- Sweetwater Intermediate SchoolElementary · 353 students
- East Ridge Elementary SchoolElementary · 205 students
- Southeast Early Childhood CenterElementary · 166 students
Other Southeast Elementary schools
16 other US public schools in 13 states are named Southeast Elementary. Southeast Elementary School is the 14th largest of the 17.
- Southeast Elementary SchoolHOUSTON, TX · 816 students
- Southeast Elementary SchoolTulsa, OK · 817 students
- Southeast Elementary SchoolAnkeny, IA · 585 students
- Southeast Elementary SchoolMeridian, MS · 562 students
- SOUTHEAST ELEM.KANSAS CITY, MO · 548 students
Nearby schools
- Southeast Early Childhood Center0.1 mi · 166
- Sweetwater Middle School1.0 mi · 372
- Sweetwater Intermediate School1.3 mi · 353
- East Ridge Elementary School1.5 mi · 205
- Sweetwater High School1.7 mi · 553
- Roscoe Collegiate Montessori Early Childhood8.6 mi · 84
Frequently asked questions
About Southeast Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Southeast Elementary School?
Southeast Elementary School enrolls approximately 157 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Southeast Elementary School serve?
Southeast Elementary School serves grades PK-KG.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Southeast Elementary School is approximately 12.6:1 (13 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Southeast Elementary School?
At Southeast Elementary School, the student body is approximately 40% White, 49% Hispanic, 6% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Southeast Elementary School public or private?
Southeast Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by SWEETWATER ISD.
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