What grades does Sawyer Elementary School serve?

Sawyer Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Ames area.

Where is Sawyer Elementary School located?

Sawyer Elementary School is a urban school in Ames, IA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Elementary School is 12.5:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Ames, IA?

Schools in Ames include Sawyer Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Ames area.

IAPrimaryTSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Sawyer Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Ames, Iowa|Ames Comm School District

Ames, IA 50010

School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

375

Student:Teacher

12.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

Ames Comm School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

35.2%

Phone

(515)239-3790

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

60-64%

Math Proficiency

60-64%

Chronic Absenteeism

8.4%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

375

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

28.46

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,372

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,226

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,955

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 35%Local 59%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$257,608

+3.1% 1yr+27.7% 5yr

Ames, IA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.3%

Below 150% poverty line

5.4%

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Uninsured residents

3.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

701

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

634

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

371

Current enrollment

Declining(-17% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Sawyer Elementary School

As of the most recent data, 375 students are enrolled at Sawyer Elementary School. It is a Primary school within the local district.

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