Sawyer Elementary School

www.ames.k12.ia.us/Schools/Sawyer/Sawyer.html

367 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sawyer Elementary School, located at 4316 Ontario St in Ames, Iowa, serves as a vital component of the Ames Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills, collaborative learning, and student engagement, Sawyer Elementary works to prepare young learners for their future academic careers while encouraging a strong sense of community and citizenship within the local Ames area.

The school is characterized by its commitment to high educational standards and the integration of a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. As part of the broader Ames school system, Sawyer benefits from district-wide initiatives that prioritize innovative teaching practices and personalized instruction. With an emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere for families, Sawyer Elementary remains an integral part of the local educational landscape, striving to help every student achieve their personal and academic potential.

367

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sawyer Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	30
Black	33
Asian	20
Two or More	39

White
244 (66.7 %)
Two or More
39 (10.7 %)
Black
33 (9.0 %)
Hispanic
30 (8.2 %)
Asian
20 (5.5 %)

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:	Ames Comm School District
Phone:	(515)239-3790
Website:	http://www.ames.k12.ia.us/Schools/Sawyer/Sawyer.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 49