Sawyer Elementary School

60 Willow Dr
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sawyer Elementary School serves 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Sawyer Elementary serves the entire district of Sturgeon Bay, WI, with an attendance zone that spans approximately 9.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges located about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sawyer Elementary School's student population of 223 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 84% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

The diversity score of Sawyer Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
70%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.47
(22-23)
19.7%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sawyer Elementary School?
223 students attend Sawyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sawyer Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sawyer Elementary School?
Sawyer Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sawyer Elementary School offer ?
Sawyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sawyer Elementary School part of?
Sawyer Elementary School is part of Sturgeon Bay School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 223 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Sawyer Elementary serves the entire district of Sturgeon Bay, WI, with an attendance zone that spans approximately 9.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edges located about 2.9 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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