- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sturgeon Bay, WI
Sawyer Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sawyer Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 551461001392
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sawyer Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Sturgeon Bay · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sawyer Elementary has class sizes smaller than 95% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sawyer Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
School address
District: Sturgeon Bay School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551461001392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Sawyer Elementary held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 551461001392 · Sturgeon Bay, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 8.6:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Sturgeon Bay High (348 students)
Sawyer Elementary held near 251 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Sawyer Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sturgeon Bay H
Sturgeon Bay High
348 students
- Walker Middle
Walker Middle
228 students
- This school
Sawyer Elementary
223 students
- Sunrise Elemen
Sunrise Elementary
214 students
What this shows Sawyer Elementary reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sawyer Elementary compares
Sawyer Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 30% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.6:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.6:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 5% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,877
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 8.5%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Sawyer Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Sturgeon Bay School District reports $17,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sawyer Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Bay High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walker Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunrise Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sawyer Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Sturgeon Bay
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sawyer Elementary
How many students attend Sawyer Elementary?
Sawyer Elementary has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sturgeon Bay, WI. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Elementary is 8.6:1, which is 40% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sawyer Elementary?
50.0% of students at Sawyer Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sawyer Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sawyer Elementary is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sawyer Elementary?
Sawyer Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Sawyer Elementary rank among public schools in Sturgeon Bay?
By Resource Investment Index, Sawyer Elementary ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Sturgeon Bay, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sturgeon Bay on the city page.
What other schools are in Sturgeon Bay School District?
Besides Sawyer Elementary, Sturgeon Bay School District also operates Sturgeon Bay High (348 students), Walker Middle (228 students), and Sunrise Elementary (214 students). See the Sturgeon Bay School District district page for the complete list.