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Sawyer Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–8
5248 S Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632 · (773) 535-0440 · Part of Chicago Public School District 299
Students
885
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–8
What stands out about Sawyer Elem School
- Math proficiency 22 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 24 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 28.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency4%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7%
State average 30.7%
Location
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5248 S Sawyer Ave, Chicago
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K34
Kindergarten70
Grade 184
Grade 292
Grade 387
Grade 4110
Grade 598
Grade 694
Grade 799
Grade 8117
Enrollment over time
1,243’20
1,142’21
1,030’22
933’23
885’24
Down 28.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 97%White 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Two or more races <1%Black <1%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.