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
60 Willow Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WI statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher
9.3:1
Score
7.9
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Wisconsin schools
#496 of 2,105
In Sturgeon Bay
#4 of 8
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
Sturgeon Bay School District
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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Sawyer Elementary
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About Sawyer Elementary
Sawyer Elementary is a public elementary school in Sturgeon Bay, WI, part of Sturgeon Bay School District. Sawyer Elementary serves approximately 251 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Sawyer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 2,105 schools in WI.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- WI avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 9.3:1 students to teachers, Sawyer Elementary sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Sawyer Elementary Compares
See how Sawyer Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
60 Willow Dr, Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sawyer Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Sevastopol Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 6.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Southern Door Elementary (rated 8.0/10, 7.6 miles away, in nearby Brussels), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Sunrise Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Sturgeon Bay, see our Sturgeon Bay schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 22.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PETER'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sturgeon Bay | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| ST JOHN BOSCO CATHOLIC SCHOOL Sturgeon Bay | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| Sturgeon Bay High Sturgeon Bay | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| Walker Middle Sturgeon Bay | 1.4 mi | 9.3 |
| Sunrise Elementary Sturgeon Bay | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Sevastopol Pre-School Sturgeon Bay | 6.6 mi | 5.7 |
| Sevastopol Middle Sturgeon Bay | 6.6 mi | 9.6 |
| Sevastopol Elementary Sturgeon Bay | 6.6 mi | 9.5 |
| Sevastopol High Sturgeon Bay | 6.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Southern Door Elementary Brussels | 7.6 mi | 8.0 |
| Southern Door High Brussels | 7.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Southern Door Middle Brussels | 7.6 mi | 8.2 |
| ST MARY SCHOOL Algoma | 14.7 mi | — |
| Algoma Elementary Algoma | 15.2 mi | 5.8 |
| ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL Egg Harbor | 13.6 mi | 4.7 |
| ST PAULS EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Algoma | 15.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Algoma High Algoma | 15.9 mi | 5.3 |
| Algoma Venture Academy Algoma | 15.9 mi | 3.7 |
| Gibraltar High Fish Creek | 22.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Gibraltar Middle Fish Creek | 22.3 mi | 8.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 54235 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,141
Median Home Value
$267,700
Median Rent
$998/mo
Population
17,845
College Educated
31.7%
Homeownership
76.2%
Avg Commute
16.9 min
Poverty Rate
9%
Median Age
52.8
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bangor Elementary Bangor, WI | 7.9 |
| Campbellsport Elementary Campbellsport, WI | 7.9 |
| Downtown Montessori Milwaukee, WI | 7.9 |
| East Elementary Jefferson, WI | 7.9 |
| Grant Elementary Wausau, WI | 7.9 |
| Jefferson Elementary Beaver Dam, WI | 7.9 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 57.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Door County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (920) 746-2818
Resources & Links
District
Sturgeon Bay School District- District Enrollment
- 1,065
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,877
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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