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Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sawgrass Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 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 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 573 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sawgrass Lake Elementary School serves the southeast part of Saint Petersburg, FL, covering an area of approximately 7.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sawgrass Lake Elementary School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
573 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Mission: Attendance + Attitude + Academics = Excellence and Empowerment for College, Career, and Life
School Rankings
Sawgrass Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawgrass Lake Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1711 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Sawgrass Lake Elementary School is ranked #1711 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sawgrass Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Sawgrass Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shore Acres Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sawgrass Lake Elementary School?
573 students attend Sawgrass Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Sawgrass Lake Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 7% 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 Lake Elementary School?
Sawgrass Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sawgrass Lake Elementary School offer ?
Sawgrass Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sawgrass Lake Elementary School part of?
Sawgrass Lake Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
In what neighborhood is Sawgrass Lake Elementary School located?
Sawgrass Lake Elementary School is located in the Winston Park neighborhood of Saint Petersburg, FL.
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