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Sawtooth Mountain Elementary

Summary:

Sawtooth Mountain Elementary is a public elementary school located in Grand Marais, Minnesota, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 185 students. The school is part of the Cook County Public Schools district, which is ranked 277 out of 463 districts in Minnesota and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Sawtooth Mountain Elementary has a diverse student population, with a majority of White students (67.03%) and significant percentages of Native American (11.35%) and students of two or more races (14.59%). However, the nearby Great Expectations charter school has a higher percentage of White students (83.82%) and lower percentages of minority students. Academically, Sawtooth Mountain Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 421 out of 869 Minnesota elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 665 out of 881 in 2023-2024, with a 1-star rating. In contrast, the nearby Great Expectations charter school has maintained a higher ranking, currently at 438 out of 881 Minnesota elementary schools with a 3-star rating.

Sawtooth Mountain Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCA-III), is generally below the state averages in both math and reading. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in math and reading for all grades were 24.68% and 42.31%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 45.47% and 49.85%. The nearby Great Expectations charter school outperformed Sawtooth Mountain Elementary in both math (40.24%) and reading (58.33%) proficiency rates for all grades in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students and students of low socioeconomic status performing significantly lower than the state averages.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 101 W 5th St
       Grand Marais, MN  55604-1337

(218) 387-2271

District: Cook County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
665th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,755 Help


Students who attend Sawtooth Mountain Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cook County Middle
High:    Cook County Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  185

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
Two or more races:
14.6%
American Indian:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Compare Details Sawtooth Mountain Elementary ranks worse than 75.5% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67%), two or more races (14.6%), American Indian (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sawtooth Mountain Elementary is 10.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sawtooth Mountain Elementary is $15,755.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sawtooth Mountain Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Sawtooth Mountain Elementary 665th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Sawtooth Mountain Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cook County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cook County Public Schools 277th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sawtooth Mountain Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Sawtooth Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 72.66 149th 674 77.9%
2004 53.37 372nd 676 45.0%
2005 54.99 379th 685 44.7%
2006 67.72 227th 756 70.0%
2007 63.22 290th 777 62.7%
2008 57.91 391st 781 49.9%
2009 42.60 310th 434 28.6%
2010 53.51 480th 803 40.2%
2011 49.71 513th 814 37.0%
2012 37.53 636th 820 22.4%
2013 38.63 603rd 824 26.8%
2014 43.60 562nd 826 32.0%
2015 45.21 559th 840 33.5%
2016 35.57 627th 848 26.1%
2017 46.99 539th 853 36.8%
2018 52.23 480th 847 43.3%
2019 49.84 512th 870 41.1%
2021 56.93 421st 869 51.6%
2022 51.80 478th 858 44.3%
2023 48.26 503rd 845 40.5%
2024 28.29 665th 881 24.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sawtooth Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.41 401st 728 44.9%
2019 27.56 595th 740 19.6%
2023 21.83 637th 774 17.7%
2024 18.37 684th 793 13.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Sawtooth Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.77 430th 774 44.4%
2019 52.49 463rd 787 41.2%
2021 51.64 440th 783 43.8%
2022 43.63 509th 799 36.3%
2023 53.99 402nd 787 48.9%
2024 25.74 638th 809 21.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sawtooth Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.62 469th 779 39.8%
2019 37.06 578th 798 27.6%
2022 59.98 334th 808 58.7%
2023 38.49 551st 799 31.0%
2024 30.19 621st 826 24.8%
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Rank History for White students at Sawtooth Mountain Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.68 478th 712 32.9%
2019 34.38 557th 722 22.9%
2021 28.36 588th 710 17.2%
2022 40.43 469th 725 35.3%
2023 34.93 512th 712 28.1%
2024 23.94 618th 730 15.3%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sawtooth Mountain Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 283 0 3 2 14 n/a n/a 0 302
1989 279 0 3 0 12 n/a n/a 0 294
1990 307 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 311
1991 276 1 0 0 6 n/a n/a 0 283
1992 279 1 1 1 8 n/a n/a 0 290
1993 302 1 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 301 1 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 308
1995 292 0 3 0 14 n/a n/a 0 309
1996 292 0 3 0 14 n/a n/a 0 309
1997 293 0 7 0 16 n/a n/a 0 316
1998 259 0 4 0 11 n/a n/a 7 281
1999 231 0 3 0 14 n/a n/a 0 248
2000 223 0 3 1 24 n/a n/a 0 251
2001 223 1 2 0 25 n/a n/a 0 251
2002 207 3 2 2 25 n/a n/a 0 239
2003 207 3 2 2 25 n/a n/a 0 239
2004 194 2 2 1 32 n/a n/a 0 231
2005 184 1 5 1 34 n/a n/a 0 225
2006 178 0 4 3 29 n/a n/a 0 214
2007 164 0 3 5 32 n/a n/a 0 204
2008 157 0 3 6 34 n/a n/a 0 200
2009 154 1 1 3 37 n/a n/a 0 196
2010 136 1 1 6 23 n/a n/a 0 167
2011 133 0 1 7 18 0 6 0 165
2012 131 0 0 7 19 0 6 0 163
2013 118 1 0 8 21 0 7 0 155
2014 123 2 0 8 20 0 7 0 160
2015 123 2 0 13 20 0 11 0 169
2016 118 2 1 13 17 0 14 0 165
2017 168 2 1 18 22 1 19 0 231
2018 153 1 1 21 20 1 24 0 221
2019 154 0 0 17 17 1 22 0 211
2020 153 1 1 12 18 0 24 0 209
2021 91 0 1 6 18 0 17 0 133
2022 120 0 0 9 18 0 20 0 167
2023 124 0 0 13 21 0 27 0 185

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 Mountain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 302 18.0 16.7 16.6
1989 294 18.8 15.6 10.9
1990 311 19.8 15.7 8.4
1991 283 18.3 15.4 13.8
1992 290 18.3 15.8 9
1993 307 18.4 16.7 9.1
1994 308 16.4 18.8 9.4
1995 309 15.7 19.7 9.7
1996 309 15.7 19.7 9.7
1997 316 16.0 19.8 6
1998 281 n/a 0.0 9.1
1999 248 15.0 16.5 10.9
2000 251 14.3 17.6 23.5
2001 251 14.2 17.7 22.3
2002 239 12.5 19.1 24.7
2003 239 12.5 19.1 24.7
2004 231 15.1 15.3 25.1
2005 225 15.3 14.7 28
2006 214 15.7 13.6 23.4
2007 204 14.7 13.9 26
2008 200 13.5 14.8 30
2009 196 15.4 12.7 37.2
2010 167 16.5 10.0 34.1
2011 165 13.5 12.1 35.2
2012 163 13.1 12.4 31.9
2013 155 12.0 12.8 34.2
2014 160 12.5 12.7 38.1
2015 169 14.0 12.0 43.2
2016 165 14.0 11.7 46.7
2017 231 17.5 13.1 39
2018 221 17.5 12.5 40.7
2019 211 17.7 11.9 37
2020 209 17.5 11.9 38.8
2021 133 19.6 6.7 31.6
2022 167 21.2 7.8 27.5
2023 185 17.2 10.7 53.5

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 Mountain Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 302 18.0 16.7 16.6
1989 294 18.8 15.6 10.9
1990 311 19.8 15.7 8.4
1991 283 18.3 15.4 13.8
1992 290 18.3 15.8 9
1993 307 18.4 16.7 9.1
1994 308 16.4 18.8 9.4
1995 309 15.7 19.7 9.7
1996 309 15.7 19.7 9.7
1997 316 16.0 19.8 6
1998 281 n/a 0.0 9.1
1999 248 15.0 16.5 10.9
2000 251 14.3 17.6 23.5
2001 251 14.2 17.7 22.3
2002 239 12.5 19.1 24.7
2003 239 12.5 19.1 24.7
2004 231 15.1 15.3 25.1
2005 225 15.3 14.7 28
2006 214 15.7 13.6 23.4
2007 204 14.7 13.9 26
2008 200 13.5 14.8 30
2009 196 15.4 12.7 37.2
2010 167 16.5 10.0 34.1
2011 165 13.5 12.1 35.2
2012 163 13.1 12.4 31.9
2013 155 12.0 12.8 34.2
2014 160 12.5 12.7 38.1
2015 169 14.0 12.0 43.2
2016 165 14.0 11.7 46.7
2017 231 17.5 13.1 39
2018 221 17.5 12.5 40.7
2019 211 17.7 11.9 37
2020 209 17.5 11.9 38.8
2021 133 19.6 6.7 31.6
2022 167 21.2 7.8 27.5
2023 185 17.2 10.7 53.5

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 Mountain Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $15,755

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sawtooth Mountain Elementary

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 512th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 503rd of 845 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Sawtooth Mountain Elementary)6838.9
 29.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Cook County Public Schools)6838.9
 29.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Sawtooth Mountain Elementary)76.235.3
 40.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cook County Public Schools)76.235.3
 40.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Sawtooth Mountain Elementary)66.750
 16.7%
   4th Grade Math (Cook County Public Schools)66.750
 16.7%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Sawtooth Mountain Elementary)76.932.1
 44.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Cook County Public Schools)76.932.1
 44.8%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Sawtooth Mountain Elementary)3.542.9
 39.4%
   5th Grade Math (Cook County Public Schools)3.542.9
 39.4%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Sawtooth Mountain Elementary)57.188.9
 31.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Cook County Public Schools)57.188.9
 31.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Sawtooth Mountain Elementary)37.957.1
 19.2%
   5th Grade Science (Cook County Public Schools)37.957.1
 19.2%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students211185
 12.3%
African American00
American Indian1721
 23.5%
Asian00
Hispanic1713
 23.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White154124
 19.5%
Two or More Races2227
 22.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37%53.5%
 16.5%

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

Middle : Cook County Middle
High : Cook County Senior High

Students at Sawtooth Mountain Elementary are 67% White, 15% Two or more races, 11% American Indian, 7% Hispanic.

Sawtooth Mountain Elementary ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Minnesota elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 185 students attended Sawtooth Mountain Elementary.


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