Sawyer Road Elementary School

533 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sawyer Road Elementary School is a public school located in Marietta, Georgia, serving students within the Marietta City Schools district. As a STEM-certified institution, the school places a strong emphasis on integrating science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into its core curriculum. The school is known for fostering a collaborative learning environment that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation, preparing students to excel in an increasingly technological world.

In addition to its academic focus, Sawyer Road Elementary prioritizes the holistic development of its student body. The school community works to create an inclusive atmosphere that supports both social-emotional growth and academic achievement. By utilizing hands-on learning experiences and project-based instruction, the educators at Sawyer Road aim to keep students engaged while building a solid foundation for their future education. The school remains a central part of the Marietta community, reflecting the district’s ongoing commitment to high standards and excellence in public education.

533

Total Students

58.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sawyer Road Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	278
Black	165
Asian	11
Two or More	23
American Indian	3

Hispanic
278 (52.2%)
Black
165 (31.0%)
White
53 (9.9%)
Two or More
23 (4.3%)
Asian
11 (2.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Marietta City
Phone:	(770)429-9923
Website:	http://sawyerroad.marietta-city.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	373
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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

Kindergarten 83

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 89