Very Good
#496 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 24% in state
Based on limited data
Sawyer Elementary
Elementary School · Sturgeon Bay School District · Sturgeon Bay, WI
A Sturgeon Bay School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
60 Willow Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WI statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sawyer Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated745/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sturgeon Bay), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,141
Median home value
$267,700
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 54235; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| St John Bosco Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 115 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sturgeon Bay School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,877NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sawyer Elementary is listed in Sturgeon Bay School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sawyer Elementary
Sawyer Elementary is a public elementary school in Sturgeon Bay, WI, part of Sturgeon Bay School District, serving approximately 251 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 2,105 schools in WI. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sawyer Elementary
What grades does Sawyer Elementary serve?
Sawyer Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Sawyer Elementary?
Sawyer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Elementary is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sawyer Elementary rank in WI?
Sawyer Elementary ranks #496 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Sawyer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sawyer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sawyer Elementary a charter school?
No, Sawyer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sawyer Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sawyer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sawyer Elementary?
57.4% of students at Sawyer Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Door County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (920) 746-2818
- Area population (ZIP 54235)
- 17,845
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 52.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 54235; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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