SAWGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

858 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sawgrass Elementary School, located in Sunrise, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Broward County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and a supportive learning environment. By fostering a culture of collaboration among teachers, students, and parents, Sawgrass Elementary strives to prepare its student body for future success by developing critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning.

The school benefits from being part of the larger Broward County system, which provides access to extensive resources, diverse curricula, and standardized academic initiatives. Students at Sawgrass Elementary have the opportunity to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities and specialized programs designed to support individual growth and inclusivity. For families seeking more specific information regarding school grades, enrollment procedures, or current school-wide initiatives, the official Broward County Schools website serves as the primary portal for updates and administrative resources.

858

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAWGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	363
Black	218
Asian	40
Two or More	29
American Indian	3

Hispanic
363 (42.3%)
Black
218 (25.4%)
White
205 (23.9%)
Asian
40 (4.7%)
Two or More
29 (3.4%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROWARD
Phone:	(754)322-8500
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	858
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	256
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 120

Grade 1 158

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 141

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SAWGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	120
Grade 1	158
Grade 2	130
Grade 3	140
Grade 4	134
Grade 5	141

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SAWGRASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	384	44.8%
Male	474	55.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)