Sawnee Elementary School

www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sawneeelementary/site/default.asp

1,591 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sawnee Elementary School, located in Cumming, Georgia, is a well-established educational institution within the Forsyth County School District. Serving a diverse community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and character development. With a strong commitment to student success, the faculty focuses on implementing a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the evolving needs of elementary-aged children, preparing them for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its core academics, Sawnee Elementary is known for its active school community and emphasis on building collaborative relationships between students, parents, and staff. The school utilizes its resources to provide various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs, aiming to develop the "whole child." By maintaining high standards of instructional quality and promoting a culture of inclusivity and safety, Sawnee Elementary continues to be a central pillar in the local Cumming community, striving to instill a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

1,591

Total Students

99.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sawnee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	594
Hispanic	223
Black	50
Asian	659
Two or More	50
American Indian	15

Asian
659 (41.4%)
White
594 (37.3%)
Hispanic
223 (14.0%)
Black
50 (3.1%)
Two or More
50 (3.1%)
American Indian
15 (0.9%)

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:	Forsyth County
Phone:	(770)887-6161
Website:	http://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/sawneeelementary/site/default.asp
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 31

Kindergarten 214

Grade 1 248

Grade 2 262

Grade 3 257

Grade 4 316

Grade 5 263

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sawnee Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	214
Grade 1	248
Grade 2	262
Grade 3	257
Grade 4	316
Grade 5	263

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sawnee Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	766	48.1%
Male	825	51.9%

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