Sawyer Elementary School vs. Edwards Elementary School
Should you attend Sawyer Elementary School or Edwards Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sawyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Edwards Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 367 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sawyer Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edwards Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
367 students
450 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#578 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#256 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
72
Grade 1 Students
57
83
Grade 2 Students
51
65
Grade 3 Students
71
87
Grade 4 Students
70
69
Grade 5 Students
49
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
9%
14%
% White
67%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
