SAWYER WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sawyer Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Kent School District school district, located in Black Diamond, WA with about 448 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Sawyer Woods Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Woods Elementary School is a public school located in the small, semi-rural community of Black Diamond, Washington. Serving students in the Kent School District, the school is situated in a quiet, forested setting that emphasizes a close-knit, community-oriented educational environment. It typically focuses on foundational academic development, fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with both their peers and the natural surroundings of the Pacific Northwest.
As part of the larger Kent School District, Sawyer Woods benefits from the resources and curriculum standards of a major district while maintaining the distinct character of an elementary school in a developing residential area. The school is known for its dedication to student growth, leveraging a combination of traditional classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities to help children transition through their formative K-5 years. Its location reflects the growing suburban transition of Black Diamond, making it a key educational hub for local families seeking a balance between a community-focused school culture and robust academic preparation.
For more information, contact Sawyer Woods Elementary School at (253) 373-7750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Black Diamond, WA 98010-1708
(253) 373-7750
SAWYER WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Black Diamond, WA with about 448 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Washington
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Kent School District
- Total Students:
- 448
- Teachers:
- 25.33
- 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 448 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAWYER WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.8%
- Two or more races
- 11.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.5%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.