Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School's student population of 185 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#831 out of 1860 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
11%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
n/a
12%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School is ranked #831 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School?
185 students attend Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School?
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School part of?
Sawtooth Mountain Elementary School is part of Cook County School District.
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