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Sawtooth Elementary School

Summary:

Sawtooth Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Twin Falls, Idaho, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of around 490. The school is part of the Twin Falls School District, which is ranked 61 out of 77 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sawtooth Elementary consistently outperforms the Twin Falls District and the state of Idaho in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Sawtooth had 50% of students proficient or better in ISAT/Math, compared to 36.8% for the district and 42.2% for the state. Similarly, in ISAT/English Language Arts, Sawtooth had 58.4% proficiency, compared to 48% for the district and 53.3% for the state. Sawtooth Elementary also has a more diverse student population, with 72.65% White, 18.57% Hispanic, and 8.78% other races, including African American, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and two or more races. Additionally, Sawtooth has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism over the past few years, from 17.0% in 2021-2022 to 16.1% in 2022-2023, which is lower than some nearby schools like Harrison Elementary (25.5%).

Compared to nearby schools, Sawtooth Elementary stands out as a higher-performing school academically, with stronger test scores and a more diverse student population. This could make it an attractive option for families in the area. Overall, Sawtooth Elementary School appears to be a strong-performing elementary school within the Twin Falls School District, providing a quality education to its students and contributing to a more inclusive and enriching learning environment.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1771 Stadium Boulevard
       Twin Falls, ID  83301-4248

(208) 733-8454

District: Twin Falls District

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 301 Idaho Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,210 Help


Students who attend Sawtooth Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Vera C O'Leary Middle School
High:    Twin Falls High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  490

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.7%
Hispanic:
18.6%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.6% Help


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Compare Details Sawtooth Elementary School ranks better than 63.5% of elementary schools in Idaho. It also ranks 3rd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Twin Falls District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.49. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Sawtooth Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Twin Falls District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sawtooth Elementary School is $7,210. 5 elementary schools in the Twin Falls District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sawtooth Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sawtooth Elementary School 110th of 301 Idaho public elementary schools. (See Sawtooth Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Twin Falls District:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Falls District 61st of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sawtooth Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sawtooth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 80.42 33rd 335 90.1%
2009 82.10 27th 349 92.3%
2010 72.37 68th 356 80.9%
2011 77.08 46th 359 87.2%
2012 71.08 80th 354 77.4%
2013 71.99 75th 357 79.0%
2015 75.62 52nd 226 77.0%
2016 76.30 51st 240 78.8%
2017 88.30 21st 292 92.8%
2018 85.02 29th 254 88.6%
2019 80.85 27th 171 84.2%
2021 53.03 71st 166 57.2%
2022 62.42 68th 188 63.8%
2023 58.84 99th 252 60.7%
2024 60.49 110th 301 63.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Sawtooth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.92 14th 121 88.4%
2021 49.51 12th 19 36.8%
2024 46.52 41st 69 40.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sawtooth Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools ID State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.08 21st 121 82.6%
2021 68.87 6th 19 68.4%
2024 76.63 18th 69 73.9%
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Data source: test scores: Idaho Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, April 23, 2023

Open Quote Bullying on playground. Kids leaving school and running off playground. Vaping on playground too. Principal doesn’t want reports and doesn’t report. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sawtooth Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 677 677
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 704 704
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 691 691
1994 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 638 638
1995 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 606 606
1996 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 606 606
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 635 635
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 667 667
1999 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 613 613
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 599 599
2001 564 1 14 16 2 n/a n/a 0 597
2002 551 4 15 17 3 n/a n/a 0 590
2003 551 4 15 17 3 n/a n/a 0 590
2004 554 2 15 23 0 n/a n/a 0 594
2005 605 6 15 32 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2006 616 3 20 41 2 n/a n/a 0 682
2007 608 5 19 46 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2008 593 1 19 66 2 n/a n/a 0 681
2009 571 0 9 61 3 n/a n/a 0 644
2010 502 6 13 41 4 n/a n/a 0 566
2011 499 3 7 35 4 3 1 0 552
2012 487 9 2 50 1 3 3 0 555
2013 490 8 3 42 2 3 4 0 552
2014 582 9 7 59 2 3 6 0 668
2015 540 8 7 65 2 3 8 0 633
2016 543 6 10 79 3 2 5 0 648
2017 448 2 7 61 2 1 5 0 526
2018 438 5 7 64 0 1 7 0 522
2019 464 3 7 53 1 0 10 0 538
2020 430 2 6 65 3 3 14 0 523
2021 395 3 6 81 3 7 15 0 510
2022 409 4 5 79 3 6 19 0 525
2023 356 5 5 91 2 5 26 0 490

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sawtooth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 677 29.0 23.3 11.2
1992 704 28.9 24.3 9.8
1993 691 30.2 22.9 11.4
1994 638 30.2 21.1 9.9
1995 606 29.7 20.4 15
1996 606 29.7 20.4 15
1997 635 30.7 20.7 15.1
1998 667 32.0 20.8 19.8
1999 613 31.0 19.8 17.9
2000 599 30.3 19.8 19
2001 597 29.0 20.6 22.8
2002 590 28.8 20.5 21.5
2003 590 28.8 20.5 21.5
2004 594 31.2 19.0 21.9
2005 659 32.3 20.4 22.8
2006 682 32.8 20.8 27.1
2007 678 34.0 19.9 28
2008 681 34.8 19.6 28.6
2009 644 34.2 18.8 37.7
2010 566 30.1 18.7 41.2
2011 552 30.0 18.4 40.2
2012 555 29.0 19.1 44.5
2013 552 27.1 20.3 38
2014 668 30.1 22.1 37.4
2015 633 32.0 19.7 32.1
2016 648 32.0 20.2 44.1
2017 526 25.6 20.5 46.2
2018 522 28.5 18.3 43.9
2019 538 26.5 20.3 35.1
2020 523 27.8 18.7 36.1
2021 510 27.0 18.8 30.6
2022 525 26.2 20.0 17.5
2023 490 27.7 17.6 40.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sawtooth Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 677 29.0 23.3 11.2
1992 704 28.9 24.3 9.8
1993 691 30.2 22.9 11.4
1994 638 30.2 21.1 9.9
1995 606 29.7 20.4 15
1996 606 29.7 20.4 15
1997 635 30.7 20.7 15.1
1998 667 32.0 20.8 19.8
1999 613 31.0 19.8 17.9
2000 599 30.3 19.8 19
2001 597 29.0 20.6 22.8
2002 590 28.8 20.5 21.5
2003 590 28.8 20.5 21.5
2004 594 31.2 19.0 21.9
2005 659 32.3 20.4 22.8
2006 682 32.8 20.8 27.1
2007 678 34.0 19.9 28
2008 681 34.8 19.6 28.6
2009 644 34.2 18.8 37.7
2010 566 30.1 18.7 41.2
2011 552 30.0 18.4 40.2
2012 555 29.0 19.1 44.5
2013 552 27.1 20.3 38
2014 668 30.1 22.1 37.4
2015 633 32.0 19.7 32.1
2016 648 32.0 20.2 44.1
2017 526 25.6 20.5 46.2
2018 522 28.5 18.3 43.9
2019 538 26.5 20.3 35.1
2020 523 27.8 18.7 36.1
2021 510 27.0 18.8 30.6
2022 525 26.2 20.0 17.5
2023 490 27.7 17.6 40.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sawtooth Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $894 (12.4%) $6,316 (87.6%) $7,210

Data source: Idaho Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sawtooth Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 171 Elementary schoolsRanks 99th of 252 Elementary schools
 23.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sawtooth Elementary School)73.757.5
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Twin Falls District)54.647.1
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Idaho)5349.4
 3.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sawtooth Elementary School)71.564.4
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)47.941.2
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)50.545.2
 5.3%
4th Grade Math (Sawtooth Elementary School)6453.8
 10.2%
   4th Grade Math (Twin Falls District)46.840.3
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Idaho)49.947.2
 2.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sawtooth Elementary School)6851.3
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)46.639.4
 7.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)5248.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Math (Sawtooth Elementary School)59.339.3
 20%
   5th Grade Math (Twin Falls District)45.933.2
 12.7%
   5th Grade Math (Idaho)44.941.5
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sawtooth Elementary School)68.547.6
 20.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)5240.7
 11.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)56.951.7
 5.2%
All Grades Math (Sawtooth Elementary School)65.549.8
 15.7%
   All Grades Math (Twin Falls District)42.138.8
 3.3%
   All Grades Math (Idaho)44.441.5
 2.9%
All Grades Science (Sawtooth Elementary School)70.441.2
 29.2%
   All Grades Science (Twin Falls District)5638.9
 17.1%
   All Grades Science (Idaho)58.941.6
 17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sawtooth Elementary School)69.454
 15.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Twin Falls District)50.948.5
 2.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)5552.2
 2.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students538490
 8.9%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic5391
 71.7%
Pacific Islander05
White464356
 23.3%
Two or More Races1026
 160%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.1%40.6%
 5.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sawtooth Elementary School

Students at Sawtooth Elementary School are 73% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Students who attend Sawtooth Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vera C O'Leary Middle School
High : Twin Falls High School

Sawtooth Elementary School ranks 110th of 301 Idaho elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 490 students attended Sawtooth Elementary School.


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