SAWYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SAWYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SAWYER 16 school district, located in Sawyer, ND with about 29 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, SAWYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. 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.

SAWYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the small community of Sawyer, North Dakota, serves as a central hub for K-8 education in the region. As part of a smaller school district, the institution is dedicated to providing a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere that bridges the gap between students, educators, and local families.

Beyond standard academic instruction, Sawyer Elementary emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture that encourages character development and student engagement. By leveraging its position in a rural setting, the school provides a stable, focused setting for younger learners, preparing them for their transition into secondary education. For families residing in or near the Sawyer area, the school serves as a cornerstone of the community, prioritizing student growth and academic success within a small-class-size framework.

For more information, contact SAWYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 624-5167 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

25 1st Ave SW
Sawyer, ND 58781
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SAWYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sawyer, ND with about 29 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
District:
SAWYER 16
Total Students:
29
Teachers:
7
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
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 29 students

White
69.0%
Hispanic/Latino
13.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
10.3%
Black or African American
6.9%

Female
62.1%
Male
37.9%

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.