Sawnee Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cumming, Georgia 30040 · Forsyth County
#185 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia
#10480 of 50,301 nationally
About Sawnee Elementary School
Sawnee Elementary School is a public elementary located in Cumming, in the Forsyth County school district of Georgia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 1,591 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 185th of 1,308 ranked elementary schools in Georgia. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,591.
There are 30 schools in Cumming; Sawnee Elementary School ranks 23rd of 30 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)61%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)21.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sawnee Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 61%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sawnee Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kelly Mill Elementary
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,104 students · 3.8 km away
Forsyth Central High School
Cumming · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,457 students · 4.3 km away
Otwell Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,062 students · 4.3 km away
Cumming Elementary School
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
900 students · 4.4 km away
West Forsyth High School
Cumming · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,503 students · 4.9 km away
Liberty Middle School
Cumming · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,256 students · 5.8 km away
Matt Elementary School
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,171 students · 6.1 km away
Alliance Academy for Innovation
Cumming · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,145 students · 6.1 km away
George W. Whitlow Elementary
Cumming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,247 students · 6.2 km away
New Hope Elementary School
Comming · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,175 students · 6.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Georgia with a comparable Enrollment.
Duncan Creek Elementary
Hoschton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,593 students
Trip Elementary School
Grayson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,589 students
Godley Station School
Savannah · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,585 students
Cooper Elementary School
Loganville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,520 students
Cartersville Primary School
Cartersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
1,507 students
Ivy Creek Elementary School
Buford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,507 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sawnee Elementary School a good school?
Sawnee Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 71.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #185 of 1,308 in Georgia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sawnee Elementary School rank in Georgia?
Sawnee Elementary School ranks #185 of 1,308 elementary schools in Georgia and #10480 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sawnee Elementary School?
Sawnee Elementary School had 1,591 students in 2025.
Is Sawnee Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Sawnee Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sawnee Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sawnee Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.