Serving 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sawyer Woods Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 331 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sawyer Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sawyer Woods Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
331 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Rankings
Sawyer Woods Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawyer Woods Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#408 out of 2088 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
9%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
5%
5%
White
56%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
12%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawyer Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Sawyer Woods Elementary School is ranked #408 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Sawyer Woods Elementary School often compared to?
Sawyer Woods Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Sortun Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Sawyer Woods Elementary School?
331 students attend Sawyer Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Sawyer Woods Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sawyer Woods Elementary School?
Sawyer Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Sawyer Woods Elementary School offer ?
Sawyer Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sawyer Woods Elementary School part of?
Sawyer Woods Elementary School is part of Kent School District.
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