Serving 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sawtooth Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sawtooth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sawtooth Elementary School's student population of 490 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sawtooth Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawtooth Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#156 out of 709 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
73%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawtooth Elementary School's ranking?
Sawtooth Elementary School is ranked #156 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Sawtooth Elementary School often compared to?
Sawtooth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rock Creek Elementary School, Pillar Falls Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend Sawtooth Elementary School?
490 students attend Sawtooth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sawtooth Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawtooth Elementary School?
Sawtooth Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sawtooth Elementary School offer ?
Sawtooth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sawtooth Elementary School part of?
Sawtooth Elementary School is part of Twin Falls School District.
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