Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sawyer Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sawyer Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Sawyer Road Elementary School's student population of 533 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
Sawyer Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,192 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawyer Road Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1029 out of 2192 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
52%
20%
Black
31%
36%
White
10%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawyer Road Elementary School's ranking?
Sawyer Road Elementary School is ranked #1029 out of 2,192 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sawyer Road Elementary School often compared to?
Sawyer Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lockheed Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% GA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sawyer Road Elementary School?
533 students attend Sawyer Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sawyer Road Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sawyer Road Elementary School?
Sawyer Road Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sawyer Road Elementary School offer ?
Sawyer Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sawyer Road Elementary School part of?
Sawyer Road Elementary School is part of Marietta City School District.
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