Serving 483 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sayre Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sayre Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sayre Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sayre Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#995 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
87%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sayre Elementary School's ranking?
Sayre Elementary School is ranked #995 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Sayre Elementary School?
483 students attend Sayre Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Sayre Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sayre Elementary School?
Sayre Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sayre Elementary School offer ?
Sayre Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sayre Elementary School part of?
Sayre Elementary School is part of South Lyon Community Schools School District.
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