Serving 1,582 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sawnee Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 63% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,582 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sawnee Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sawnee Elementary School's student population of 1,582 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sawnee Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,168 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawnee Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 2168 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
22%
5%
Hispanic
16%
18%
Black
4%
36%
White
53%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawnee Elementary School's ranking?
Sawnee Elementary School is ranked #386 out of 2,168 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sawnee Elementary School often compared to?
Sawnee Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kelly Mill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% GA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average).
How many students attend Sawnee Elementary School?
1,582 students attend Sawnee Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Sawnee Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawnee Elementary School?
Sawnee Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sawnee Elementary School offer ?
Sawnee Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sawnee Elementary School part of?
Sawnee Elementary School is part of Forsyth County School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
First Day of School
August 01, 2024 (Thursday)
School Reviews
5 11/2/2017
I like Sawnee elementary because I go there and people there are nice and feed you care for and keep us safe. And teach us too because it is a school. And mostly every one of all grades understand what the nice teachers and bosses are talking about.
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