Serving 853 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sawgrass Bay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 853 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sawgrass Bay Elementary School serves the southern part of Clermont, FL, covering an area of approximately 41.6 square miles. Families typically experience a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 7.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School's student population of 853 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
853 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawgrass Bay Elementary School is 0.67, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2029 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawgrass Bay Elementary School's ranking?
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School is ranked #2029 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sawgrass Bay Elementary School often compared to?
Sawgrass Bay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Imagine Schools At South Lake, Grassy Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sawgrass Bay Elementary School?
853 students attend Sawgrass Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sawgrass Bay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sawgrass Bay Elementary School?
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sawgrass Bay Elementary School offer ?
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sawgrass Bay Elementary School part of?
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School is part of Lake School District.
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