Serving 74 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sawyer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 74 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Sawyer Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sawyer, ND, covering approximately 198.1 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive to the school of 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 17 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sawyer Elementary School's student population of 74 students has grown by 94% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
74 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Sawyer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawyer Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#423 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawyer Elementary School's ranking?
Sawyer Elementary School is ranked #423 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Sawyer Elementary School?
74 students attend Sawyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sawyer Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sawyer Elementary School?
Sawyer Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Sawyer Elementary School offer ?
Sawyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sawyer Elementary School part of?
Sawyer Elementary School is part of Sawyer 16 School District.
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