SAWNEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sawnee Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Forsyth County school district, located in Cumming, GA with about 1,404 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 89 teachers, Sawnee Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Sawnee Elementary School, located in Cumming, Georgia, is a well-established educational institution within the Forsyth County School District. Serving a diverse community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. With a strong commitment to student success, the faculty focuses on implementing a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the evolving needs of elementary-aged children, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.
Beyond its core academics, Sawnee Elementary is known for its active school community and emphasis on building collaborative relationships between students, parents, and staff. The school utilizes its resources to provide various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs, aiming to develop the "whole child." By maintaining high standards of instructional quality and promoting a culture of inclusivity and safety, Sawnee Elementary continues to be a central pillar in the local Cumming community, striving to instill a lifelong love of learning in all its students.
For more information, contact Sawnee Elementary School at (770) 887-6161 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Cumming, GA 30040
(770) 887-6161
SAWNEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Cumming, GA with about 1,404 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Forsyth County
- Total Students:
- 1,404
- Teachers:
- 89
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,404 students
- White
- 68.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 17.9%
- Asian
- 5.8%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.6%
- Male
- 50.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.