Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School's student population of 167 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#785 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
n/a
12%
White
72%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School is ranked #785 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School?
167 students attend Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School?
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School part of?
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School is part of Cook County Public Schools School District.
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