Serving 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sawyer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sawyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sawyer Elementary School's student population of 56 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 62% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sawyer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawyer Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#405 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
11:1
American Indian
7%
11%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
6%
Black
n/a
5%
White
89%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawyer Elementary School's ranking?
Sawyer Elementary School is ranked #405 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Sawyer Elementary School?
56 students attend Sawyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sawyer Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawyer Elementary School?
Sawyer Elementary School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sawyer Elementary School offer ?
Sawyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sawyer Elementary School part of?
Sawyer Elementary School is part of Sawyer 16 School District.
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