Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sawtooth Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sawtooth Elementary School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
525 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sawtooth Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 707 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawtooth Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 707 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
78%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawtooth Elementary School's ranking?
Sawtooth Elementary School is ranked #182 out of 707 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Sawtooth Elementary School often compared to?
Sawtooth Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pillar Falls Elementary School, Rock Creek Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% ID state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% ID state average).
How many students attend Sawtooth Elementary School?
525 students attend Sawtooth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sawtooth Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sawtooth Elementary School?
Sawtooth Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sawtooth Elementary School offer ?
Sawtooth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sawtooth Elementary School part of?
Sawtooth Elementary School is part of Twin Falls School District.
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