KI Sawyer Elementary School

Summary:

KI Sawyer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gwinn, Michigan, serving 243 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Gwinn Area Community Schools district. However, the school faces significant challenges, including high chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Despite spending more per student ($15,391) than nearby schools like George D Gilbert Elementary ($14,793) and the state average, KI Sawyer Elementary's academic performance lags behind. The school has consistently low test scores, with only 22.9% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA, compared to 27.5% for the district and 39.6% statewide. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.5% to 47.5% over the past 5 years, are much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Birchview School (30.9%).

KI Sawyer Elementary's challenges extend beyond academics, with an exceptionally high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.14% to 80.66% over the past 3 years. This is significantly higher than nearby schools like Cherry Creek Elementary (36.04%) and Superior Hills Elementary (61.92%). Despite these challenges, the school's statewide ranking has consistently been in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools, with a 1-star rating in recent years, in contrast to higher-performing nearby schools like Lakeview School and Sandy Knoll School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 411 Scorpion Rd
       Gwinn, MI  49841-2739


(906) 346-5567

District: Gwinn Area Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1027th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,391 Help


Students who attend KI Sawyer Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.2%
Two or more races:
11.9%
Hispanic:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.7% Help


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Compare Details KI Sawyer Elementary School ranks worse than 69.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.49. (See more...)
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Compare Details KI Sawyer Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2012 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: White (78.2%), two or more races (11.9%), Hispanic (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at KI Sawyer Elementary School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare KI Sawyer Elementary School employs 20.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at KI Sawyer Elementary School is $15,391.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

KI Sawyer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks KI Sawyer Elementary School 1027th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See KI Sawyer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Gwinn Area Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Gwinn Area Community Schools 405th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for KI Sawyer Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at KI Sawyer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.68 981st 1545 36.5%
2007 53.14 931st 1565 40.5%
2008 46.28 1101st 1577 30.2%
2009 41.39 1199th 1589 24.5%
2010 59.18 873rd 1552 43.8%
2011 55.56 885th 1552 43.0%
2012 49.76 842nd 1566 46.2%
2013 40.21 1021st 1563 34.7%
2014 40.93 999th 1533 34.8%
2015 41.89 973rd 1580 38.4%
2016 24.77 1183rd 1548 23.6%
2017 17.73 1198th 1466 18.3%
2018 23.23 1165th 1448 19.5%
2019 12.36 1243rd 1408 11.7%
2021 11.06 1073rd 1153 6.9%
2022 14.72 1158th 1344 13.8%
2023 21.92 1116th 1470 24.1%
2024 29.49 1027th 1486 30.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at KI Sawyer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.88 1061st 1397 24.1%
2019 25.72 900th 1134 20.6%
2021 23.09 643rd 749 14.2%
2022 23.89 879th 1099 20.0%
2023 39.80 805th 1350 40.4%
2024 39.53 817th 1381 40.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at KI Sawyer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.62 1193rd 1443 17.3%
2023 19.87 1065th 1321 19.4%
2024 26.79 1006th 1342 25.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at KI Sawyer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.02 1079th 1446 25.4%
2023 28.58 943rd 1334 29.3%
2024 24.87 1007th 1347 25.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at KI Sawyer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.86 1164th 1253 7.1%
2019 12.17 1050th 1128 6.9%
2021 8.81 973rd 1005 3.2%
2022 9.81 1054th 1102 4.4%
2023 16.16 1055th 1198 11.9%
2024 24.67 945th 1204 21.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for KI Sawyer Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.69 577th 806 28.4%
2007 56.36 471st 823 42.8%
2008 51.10 544th 839 35.2%
2009 44.26 608th 847 28.2%
2010 52.13 551st 851 35.3%
2011 68.60 289th 858 66.3%
2012 64.43 295th 900 67.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for KI Sawyer Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 510 33 11 9 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1989 524 43 25 11 3 n/a n/a 0 606
1990 512 27 19 13 2 n/a n/a 0 573
1991 525 42 19 8 3 n/a n/a 0 597
1992 541 39 22 2 4 n/a n/a 0 608
1993 541 39 22 2 4 n/a n/a 0 608
1994 500 25 16 8 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1995 323 5 7 0 4 n/a n/a 0 339
1996 323 5 7 0 4 n/a n/a 0 339
1997 287 4 4 2 4 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 239 3 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 249
1999 343 5 1 3 8 n/a n/a 0 360
2000 406 3 3 1 18 n/a n/a 13 444
2001 428 3 2 1 19 n/a n/a 0 453
2002 473 8 5 3 20 n/a n/a 6 515
2003 473 8 5 3 20 n/a n/a 6 515
2004 469 4 0 1 4 n/a n/a 25 503
2005 436 8 1 0 11 n/a n/a 15 471
2006 404 16 1 1 10 n/a n/a 9 441
2007 374 9 1 1 3 n/a n/a 12 400
2008 335 14 2 7 18 n/a n/a 1 377
2009 291 25 1 6 25 n/a n/a 1 349
2010 270 24 1 7 33 n/a n/a 0 335
2011 256 6 0 12 12 0 46 0 332
2012 265 7 1 12 11 0 38 0 334
2013 220 7 1 12 3 0 33 0 276
2014 448 2 0 17 11 0 56 0 534
2015 423 6 0 17 14 0 41 0 501
2016 196 5 1 18 6 0 26 0 252
2017 202 4 0 18 13 0 27 0 264
2018 191 4 0 21 14 0 26 0 256
2019 205 2 0 22 12 0 25 0 266
2020 205 3 0 20 5 0 21 0 254
2021 188 3 0 21 3 0 30 0 245
2022 199 3 0 15 5 0 28 0 250
2023 190 6 0 16 2 0 29 0 243

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 KI Sawyer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 564 n/a n/a n/a
1989 606 n/a n/a 16.7
1990 573 33.0 17.3 21.3
1991 597 n/a n/a n/a
1992 608 n/a n/a n/a
1993 608 n/a 0.0 0
1994 550 26.5 20.8 19.5
1995 339 22.5 15.1 39.2
1996 339 22.5 15.1 39.2
1997 301 20.0 15.1 30.2
1998 249 15.0 16.6 42.2
1999 360 21.0 17.1 42.8
2000 444 27.6 15.6 63.8
2001 453 27.6 16.4 60
2002 515 33.0 15.6 64.2
2003 515 33.0 15.6 64.2
2004 503 33.0 15.2 70.1
2005 471 33.4 14.1 71.9
2006 441 30.8 14.3 81.5
2007 400 28.7 13.9 78.6
2008 377 23.9 15.8 75.5
2009 349 25.8 13.5 86.2
2010 335 25.9 12.9 85.4
2011 332 26.0 12.7 84.3
2012 334 24.0 13.9 88.9
2013 276 20.5 13.4 86.6
2014 534 32.5 16.4 75.5
2015 501 32.0 15.6 72.1
2016 252 20.0 12.6 78.2
2017 264 19.5 13.5 81.4
2018 256 20.5 12.4 85.2
2019 266 22.0 12.0 86.8
2020 254 19.5 13.0 83.1
2021 245 20.6 11.8 77.1
2022 250 20.1 12.4 80.8
2023 243 20.5 11.8 80.7

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 KI Sawyer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 564 n/a n/a n/a
1989 606 n/a n/a 16.7
1990 573 33.0 17.3 21.3
1991 597 n/a n/a n/a
1992 608 n/a n/a n/a
1993 608 n/a 0.0 0
1994 550 26.5 20.8 19.5
1995 339 22.5 15.1 39.2
1996 339 22.5 15.1 39.2
1997 301 20.0 15.1 30.2
1998 249 15.0 16.6 42.2
1999 360 21.0 17.1 42.8
2000 444 27.6 15.6 63.8
2001 453 27.6 16.4 60
2002 515 33.0 15.6 64.2
2003 515 33.0 15.6 64.2
2004 503 33.0 15.2 70.1
2005 471 33.4 14.1 71.9
2006 441 30.8 14.3 81.5
2007 400 28.7 13.9 78.6
2008 377 23.9 15.8 75.5
2009 349 25.8 13.5 86.2
2010 335 25.9 12.9 85.4
2011 332 26.0 12.7 84.3
2012 334 24.0 13.9 88.9
2013 276 20.5 13.4 86.6
2014 534 32.5 16.4 75.5
2015 501 32.0 15.6 72.1
2016 252 20.0 12.6 78.2
2017 264 19.5 13.5 81.4
2018 256 20.5 12.4 85.2
2019 266 22.0 12.0 86.8
2020 254 19.5 13.0 83.1
2021 245 20.6 11.8 77.1
2022 250 20.1 12.4 80.8
2023 243 20.5 11.8 80.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for KI Sawyer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,951 (16.4%) $9,963 (83.6%) $11,914
2020 $2,565 (21.8%) $9,180 (78.2%) $11,745
2021 $3,149 (22.4%) $10,914 (77.6%) $14,063
2022 $3,530 (24.8%) $10,713 (75.2%) $14,243
2023 $2,156 (14.0%) $13,235 (86.0%) $15,391

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

Impact of COVID-19 on KI Sawyer 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 1243rd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1116th of 1470 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (KI Sawyer Elementary School)25.831.4
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn Area Community Schools)33.335.2
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (KI Sawyer Elementary School)35.531.4
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Gwinn Area Community Schools)30.838
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (KI Sawyer Elementary School)12.932.5
 19.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn Area Community Schools)34.233
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (KI Sawyer Elementary School)19.435.9
 16.5%
   4th Grade Math (Gwinn Area Community Schools)21.925.3
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (KI Sawyer Elementary School)17.614.3
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gwinn Area Community Schools)2733.3
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (KI Sawyer Elementary School)11.87.1
 4.7%
   5th Grade Math (Gwinn Area Community Schools)17.620
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (KI Sawyer Elementary School)11.813.2
 1.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Gwinn Area Community Schools)13.512
 1.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.415.5
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students266243
 8.6%
African American26
 200%
American Indian122
 83.3%
Asian00
Hispanic2216
 27.3%
Pacific Islander00
White205190
 7.3%
Two or More Races2529
 16%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.8%80.7%
 6.2%


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KI Sawyer Elementary School ranks 1027th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend KI Sawyer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Gwinn MiddleHigh School

Students at KI Sawyer Elementary School are 78% White, 12% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended KI Sawyer Elementary School.


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