Sawnee Elementary School

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sawneeelementary/site/default.asp

1,720 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

1,720

Total Students

98.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sawnee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	776
Hispanic	257
Black	71
Asian	544
Two or More	60
American Indian	12

White
776 (45.1 %)
Asian
544 (31.6 %)
Hispanic
257 (14.9 %)
Black
71 (4.1 %)
Two or More
60 (3.5 %)
American Indian
12 (0.7 %)

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:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(770)887-6161
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sawneeelementary/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,720
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	98.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 45

Kindergarten 276

Grade 1 256

Grade 2 317

Grade 3 273

Grade 4 256

Grade 5 297

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sawnee Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	276
Grade 1	256
Grade 2	317
Grade 3	273
Grade 4	256
Grade 5	297

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sawnee Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	821	47.7%
Male	899	52.3%

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