- Enrollment
- 2,526
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Marietta, GA
Sawyer Road Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sawyer Road Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 130351003479
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sawyer Road Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools.
- #2 of 9
- elementary schools in Marietta · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 70.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sawyer Road Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sawyer Road Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Marietta, GA.
School address
District: Marietta City · Georgia
NCES ID 130351003479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Sawyer Road Elementary School shrank from 583 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 130351003479 · Marietta, GA Elementary · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 9.2:1 · 70.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Marietta High School (2,526 students)
Sawyer Road Elementary School shrank from 583 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 58.0 → 62.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Sawyer Road Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marietta High
Marietta High School
2,526 students
- Marietta Middl
Marietta Middle School
1,352 students
- Lockheed Eleme 734
Lockheed Elementary School
734 students
- Marietta Sixth 678
Marietta Sixth Grade Academy
678 students
- West Side Elem 556
West Side Elementary School
556 students
- This school 533
Sawyer Road Elementary School
533 students
What this shows Sawyer Road Elementary School reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sawyer Road Elementary School compares
Sawyer Road Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 36% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 15% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 4% in Georgia - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,612
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.2%
African American 31.0%
White 9.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Sawyer Road Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marietta City reports $17,612 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sawyer Road Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marietta Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lockheed Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marietta Sixth Grade Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Side Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sawyer Road Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,352
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Marietta
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lockheed Elementary School
Standard public school
734 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
West Side Elementary School
Standard public school
556 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Dunleith Elementary School
Standard public school
554 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Park Street Elementary School
Standard public school
476 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Hickory Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
A.L. Burruss Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~533 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sawyer Road Elementary School
How many students attend Sawyer Road Elementary School?
Sawyer Road Elementary School has 533 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Marietta, GA. CCD year-over-year: 583 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Road Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Road Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 36% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 41% 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 Road Elementary School?
70.0% of students at Sawyer Road Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sawyer Road Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sawyer Road Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.2% of enrollment, in Marietta, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sawyer Road Elementary School?
Sawyer Road Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Road Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Marietta?
By Resource Investment Index, Sawyer Road Elementary School ranks #2 of 9 elementary schools in Marietta, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Marietta on the city page.
What other schools are in Marietta City?
Besides Sawyer Road Elementary School, Marietta City also operates Marietta High School (2,526 students), Marietta Middle School (1,352 students), and Lockheed Elementary School (734 students). See the Marietta City district page for the complete list.