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Sawyer Elementary School

4316 Ontario St, Ames, IA 50010, United States

+1 (515) 239-3790

http://sawyer.amescsd.org/

7.0

Overall Rating

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Sawyer Elementary School Overview

About This School

Sawyer Elementary School is a public elementary in Ames, Iowa, serving 371 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency with 72% in ELA and 67% in math. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by a staff of 33 teachers with an average salary of $74,602. One counselor is available to support the student body. The student population is 52% male and 48% female. Sawyer Elementary School is composed of 65% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Black, 7% Asian, and 7% students of two or more races.

371

Total Students

K-5

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

33 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts72%

Mathematics67%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Story County

Students per Counselor

371:1

Sawyer Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

72%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 75%State Avg: 70%

67%

Mathematics

City Avg: 71%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

371

Students per Counselor

Sawyer Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$74,602

City Avg: $74,602

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor371:1

Sawyer Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.02%

Male

47.98%

Female

Total Enrollment: 371 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White65.23%

Hispanic11.86%

Asian7.01%

Black8.63%

Two or More Races7.28%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sawyer Elementary School

Q: What is Sawyer Elementary School?

A: Sawyer Elementary School is a elementary public located in Ames.

Q: How many students attend Sawyer Elementary School?

A: Sawyer Elementary School has approximately 371 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Elementary School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Sawyer Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Sawyer Elementary School - Ames, IA

Quick Facts about Sawyer Elementary School
School Name	Sawyer Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	4316 Ontario St, Ames, IA 50010, Ames, IA
County	Story County
Phone	+1 (515) 239-3790
Total Students	371
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	33
Rating	7/10
ELA Proficiency	72%
Math Proficiency	67%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Sawyer Elementary School

What is Sawyer Elementary School?

Sawyer Elementary School is a elementary public located in Ames.

How many students attend Sawyer Elementary School?

Sawyer Elementary School has approximately 371 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Elementary School is 11:1.

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