School Overview
Sawyer Elementary School, located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving a diverse student body within the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, focusing on providing foundational education from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students, many of whom come from multilingual and multicultural backgrounds.

Academically, Sawyer Elementary emphasizes core curriculum standards while often incorporating programs designed to meet the specific needs of its learners, such as English Language Learner (ELL) support and various extracurricular activities. The school environment typically highlights a strong partnership between staff, parents, and community stakeholders to ensure students are prepared for the transition to high school. By focusing on consistent progress monitoring and a supportive school culture, Sawyer strives to maintain a stable learning atmosphere that empowers its students to succeed in a competitive urban educational landscape.
1,030
Total Students
63.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sawyer Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White17
Hispanic997
Black1
Asian3
Two or More6
American Indian6
  • Hispanic
    997 (96.8 %)
  • White
    17 (1.7 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.1 %)
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: City of Chicago SD 299
Phone: (773)535-0440
Website: http://www.cps.edu
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 1,030
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 63.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 87
Grade 1 93
Grade 2 93
Grade 3 103
Grade 4 105
Grade 5 105
Grade 6 120
Grade 7 124
Grade 8 162
Grade 9 1
Grade 12 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sawyer Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten36
Kindergarten87
Grade 193
Grade 293
Grade 3103
Grade 4105
Grade 5105
Grade 6120
Grade 7124
Grade 8162
Grade 91
Grade 121
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sawyer Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female48847.4%
Male54252.6%
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