SAWYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SAWYER 16
25 1st Ave SW
Sawyer, ND 58781
74 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Sawyer Elementary School, located in the small community of Sawyer, North Dakota, serves as a central hub for K-8 education in the region. As part of a smaller school district, the institution is dedicated to providing a personalized learning environment where students receive individualized attention. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere that bridges the gap between students, educators, and local families.

Beyond standard academic instruction, Sawyer Elementary emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture that encourages character development and student engagement. By leveraging its position in a rural setting, the school provides a stable, focused setting for younger learners, preparing them for their transition into secondary education. For families residing in or near the Sawyer area, the school serves as a cornerstone of the community, prioritizing student growth and academic success within a small-class-size framework.
74
Total Students
12.6
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    65 (87.8%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (5.4%)
  • American Indian
    3 (4.1%)
  • Two or More
    2 (2.7%)
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: SAWYER 16
Phone: (701)624-5167
Website: http://www.sawyer.k12.nd.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 74
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 29
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 9
Kindergarten 12
Grade 1 5
Grade 2 5
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 6
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 5
Grade 7 7
Grade 8 9
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
VELVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
VELVA 1
Charter School 217 Students
101 4th St W
Velva, ND 58790 (5.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th