School Overview
J.C. Sawyer Elementary School, located at 1007 Park Street in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By integrating traditional curriculum standards with a focus on community involvement, J.C. Sawyer aims to prepare its young students for long-term success while maintaining a welcoming atmosphere for families in the local area.

As part of the broader Elizabeth City-Pasquotank school system, the elementary school prioritizes collaboration between educators, parents, and the community to ensure that every student has access to the resources they need to thrive. The school’s programming typically emphasizes foundational literacy and numeracy, complemented by extracurricular opportunities that encourage creativity and social-emotional growth. For those seeking current information on school policies, academic calendars, or specific school board initiatives, the official school website serves as the primary hub for communication and administrative updates.
400
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J C Sawyer Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White105
Hispanic67
Black192
Asian5
Two or More28
Pacific Islander3
  • Black
    192 (48.0%)
  • White
    105 (26.3%)
  • Hispanic
    67 (16.8%)
  • Two or More
    28 (7.0%)
  • Asian
    5 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.7%)
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: Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools
Phone: (252)338-1012
Website: http://www.ecpps.k12.nc.us/jc-sawyer-elementary
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 397
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 81
Grade 1 68
Grade 2 69
Grade 3 87
Grade 4 57
Grade 5 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for J C Sawyer Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten81
Grade 168
Grade 269
Grade 387
Grade 457
Grade 538
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for J C Sawyer Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19849.5%
Male20250.5%