Sawyer Elementary School

60 Willow Dr
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sawyer Elementary School serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Sawyer Elementary School's student population of 248 students has grown by 92% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 92% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Sawyer Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
14%
14%
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Black
3%
9%
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White
70%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.48
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Sawyer Elementary School?
248 students attend Sawyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sawyer Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawyer Elementary School?
Sawyer Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sawyer Elementary School offer ?
Sawyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sawyer Elementary School part of?
Sawyer Elementary School is part of Sturgeon Bay School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education

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