At a glance
Reported students
371
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403.5
Sawyer Elementary School: 371 reported students.
State peer staffing position
14th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 359
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28.46
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Sawyer Elementary School
Sawyer Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Ames. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Ames Comm School District. NCES reports 371 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.9%). English learners represent 8.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Sawyer Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.2%
- Hispanic11.9%
- Black8.6%
- Asian7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Ames Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Meeker Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
361 reported students
Mitchell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
314 reported students
Edwards Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
436 reported students
Fellows Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
489 reported students
Northwood Pre-School
Other · Grades PK–PK
244 reported students
Ames Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,033 reported students
Public schools near Sawyer Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Elementary School Elementary · Ames Comm School District | KG–05 | 436 | 1.3 mi |
| Fellows Elementary School Elementary · Ames Comm School District | KG–05 | 489 | 2.6 mi |
| Meeker Elementary School Elementary · Ames Comm School District | KG–05 | 361 | 3.3 mi |
| Mitchell Elementary School Elementary · Ames Comm School District | KG–05 | 314 | 5 mi |
| United Community School Elementary · United Comm School District | PK–06 | 329 | 5.1 mi |
| Gilbert Elementary School Elementary · Gilbert Comm School District | PK–02 | 409 | 5.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sawyer Elementary School
What grades does Sawyer Elementary School serve?
Sawyer Elementary School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ames Comm School District.
How many students attend Sawyer Elementary School?
Sawyer Elementary School reported 371 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 359 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sawyer Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 371 students and 33.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Sawyer Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sawyer Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ames Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sawyer Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
36.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sawyer Elementary School in?
Sawyer Elementary School is part of Ames Comm School District, based in Ames, IA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sawyer Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edwards Elementary School (1.3 mi), Fellows Elementary School (2.6 mi), Meeker Elementary School (3.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.