Serving 1,591 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sawnee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,591 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Sawnee Elementary School serves the west part of Cumming, GA, covering an area of approximately 18.7 square miles. Families typically experience a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sawnee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sawnee Elementary School's student population of 1,591 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,591 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
'Safe, Connected, Thriving.'
School Rankings
Sawnee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawnee Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 2192 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
42%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
26.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
63%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Sawnee Elementary School is ranked #247 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sawnee Elementary School often compared to?
Sawnee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelly Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sawnee Elementary School?
1,591 students attend Sawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sawnee Elementary School students are Asian, 37% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sawnee Elementary School?
Sawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sawnee Elementary School offer ?
Sawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sawnee Elementary School part of?
Sawnee Elementary School is part of Forsyth County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I like Sawnee elementary because I go there and people there are nice and feed you care for and keep us safe. And teach us too because it is a school. And mostly every one of all grades understand what the nice teachers and bosses are talking about.
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