Serving 771 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (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 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School's student population of 771 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawgrass Bay Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#2302 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
42%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
35%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawgrass Bay Elementary School's ranking?
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School is ranked #2302 out of 3,704 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?
45% 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?
771 students attend Sawgrass Bay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sawgrass Bay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawgrass Bay Elementary School?
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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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