Serving 1,720 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sawnee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,720 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sawnee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sawnee Elementary School's student population of 1,720 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,720 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sawnee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawnee Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#247 out of 2204 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
32%
5%
Hispanic
15%
18%
Black
4%
36%
White
45%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Sawnee Elementary School is ranked #247 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sawnee Elementary School often compared to?
Sawnee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelly Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sawnee Elementary School?
1,720 students attend Sawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Sawnee Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawnee Elementary School?
Sawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sawnee Elementary School offer ?
Sawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sawnee Elementary School part of?
Sawnee Elementary School is part of Forsyth County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
May 22, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
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