J C Sawyer Elementary School

1007 Park St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J C Sawyer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

J C Sawyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

J C Sawyer Elementary School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

J C Sawyer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J C Sawyer Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NC)
#2284 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
42%
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25-29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
10%
20%
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Black
57%
25%
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White
27%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is J C Sawyer Elementary School's ranking?
J C Sawyer Elementary School is ranked #2284 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are J C Sawyer Elementary School often compared to?
J C Sawyer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weeksville Elementary School, P W Moore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend J C Sawyer Elementary School?
379 students attend J C Sawyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of J C Sawyer Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J C Sawyer Elementary School?
J C Sawyer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does J C Sawyer Elementary School offer ?
J C Sawyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is J C Sawyer Elementary School part of?
J C Sawyer Elementary School is part of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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