Serving 192 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School's student population of 192 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#831 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
14%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
70%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School is ranked #831 out of 1,860 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School?
192 students attend Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School part of?
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School is part of Cook County School District.
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