- Enrollment
- 2,683
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clermont, FL
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sawgrass Bay Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120105007372
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Clermont · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sawgrass Bay Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Clermont, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 120105007372 · Clermont, FL Other · MID · TRAD
853 enr · 18.5:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,683 students)
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School held near 771 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,683 students
- Lake Minneola
Lake Minneola High School
2,309 students
- South Lake Hig
South Lake High School
2,137 students
- Minneola Conve
Minneola Conversion Charter School
1,763 students
- Leesburg High
Leesburg High School
1,724 students
- This school 853
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School
853 students
What this shows Sawgrass Bay Elementary School reports 853 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sawgrass Bay Elementary School compares
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 27% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 853 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
853
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Florida - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,768
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
75
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.0%
White 35.3%
African American 15.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Sawgrass Bay Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake reports $10,768 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sawgrass Bay Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Minneola High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minneola Conversion Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesburg High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sawgrass Bay Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,309
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 2,137
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,724
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~853 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sawgrass Bay Elementary School
How many students attend Sawgrass Bay Elementary School?
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School has 853 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clermont, FL. CCD year-over-year: 735 (2022-23) → 771 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sawgrass Bay Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sawgrass Bay Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sawgrass Bay Elementary School?
38.1% of students at Sawgrass Bay Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sawgrass Bay Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sawgrass Bay Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.0% of enrollment, in Clermont, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sawgrass Bay Elementary School?
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sawgrass Bay Elementary School rank among schools in Clermont?
By Resource Investment Index, Sawgrass Bay Elementary School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Clermont, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clermont on the city page.
What other schools are in Lake?
Besides Sawgrass Bay Elementary School, Lake also operates East Ridge High School (2,683 students), Lake Minneola High School (2,309 students), and South Lake High School (2,137 students). See the Lake district page for the complete list.