Sawyer Elementary School

5248 S Sawyer Ave
Chicago, IL 60632
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,030 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Sawyer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,030 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sawyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Sawyer Elementary School's student population of 1,030 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,030 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Sawyer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawyer Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3220 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sawyer Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
4%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
11%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sawyer Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 1989-90 school year data.
Hispanic
97%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
2%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sawyer Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Sawyer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sawyer Elementary School's ranking?
Sawyer Elementary School is ranked #3220 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sawyer Elementary School often compared to?
Sawyer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hernandez Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sawyer Elementary School?
1,030 students attend Sawyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sawyer Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawyer Elementary School?
Sawyer Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sawyer Elementary School offer ?
Sawyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Sawyer Elementary School part of?
Sawyer Elementary School is part of City Of Chicago SD 299 School District.
In what neighborhood is Sawyer Elementary School located?
Sawyer Elementary School is located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 13 other public schools located in Gage Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,030 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 4% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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