SAWGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

826 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sawgrass Elementary School, located in Sunrise, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Broward County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and a supportive learning environment. By fostering a culture of collaboration among teachers, students, and parents, Sawgrass Elementary strives to prepare its student body for future success by developing critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Broward County system, which provides access to extensive resources, diverse curricula, and standardized academic initiatives. Students at Sawgrass Elementary have the opportunity to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs designed to support individual growth and inclusivity. For families seeking more specific information regarding school grades, enrollment procedures, or current school-wide initiatives, the official Broward County Schools website serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative resources.

826

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAWGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	331
Black	193
Asian	41
Two or More	28
American Indian	3

Hispanic
331 (40.1 %)
White
230 (27.8 %)
Black
193 (23.4 %)
Asian
41 (5.0 %)
Two or More
28 (3.4 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)322-8500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	826
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 160

Grade 2 123

Grade 3 144

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SAWGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	39
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	160
Grade 2	123
Grade 3	144
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	117

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SAWGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	372	45%
Male	454	55%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)