Sawgrass Lake Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1815 77th Ave N
       St Petersburg, FL  33702-4800


(727) 570-3121

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
1322nd of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,966 Help


Students who attend Sawgrass Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Meadowlawn Middle School
High:    Northeast High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  596

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.6%
Hispanic:
23.5%
African American:
23.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.1% Help


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Compare Details Sawgrass Lake Elementary School ranks worse than 59% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 69th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.61. (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 Student population at Sawgrass Lake Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.6%), Hispanic (23.5%), African American (23%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sawgrass Lake Elementary School is 13.5, which is the 43rd best among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sawgrass Lake Elementary School is $12,966, which is the 37th highest among 90 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sawgrass Lake Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 25th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sawgrass Lake Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.97 1139th 1688 32.5%
2007 35.77 1212th 1786 32.1%
2008 35.06 1244th 1789 30.5%
2009 51.00 962nd 1847 47.9%
2010 61.36 783rd 1919 59.2%
2011 51.66 1006th 1985 49.3%
2012 49.36 1012th 1984 49.0%
2013 40.57 1215th 2029 40.1%
2014 52.33 981st 2064 52.5%
2016 44.01 1171st 2087 43.9%
2017 39.89 1287th 2112 39.1%
2018 51.94 1004th 2118 52.6%
2019 43.29 1235th 2182 43.4%
2021 36.35 1409th 2247 37.3%
2022 47.46 1125th 2219 49.3%
2023 40.61 1321st 2240 41.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 13, 2016

Open Quote Sawgrass Lake is a great school. All 3 of our older children attended Sawgrass for elementary school. All three are top rank in their high schools now. They got a great foundation at Sawgrass. Our youngest is there now. It's a well run school. The low ratings on this site are not representative of the school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sawgrass Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 554 151 24 24 2 n/a n/a 0 755
1993 600 184 19 22 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1994 661 200 23 28 0 n/a n/a 0 912
1995 546 203 31 30 3 n/a n/a 0 813
1996 546 203 31 30 3 n/a n/a 0 813
1997 570 224 35 38 7 n/a n/a 0 874
1998 552 197 16 38 4 n/a n/a 0 807
1999 531 213 17 38 5 n/a n/a 0 804
2000 561 226 17 57 6 n/a n/a 0 867
2001 496 244 23 49 8 n/a n/a 0 820
2002 621 239 37 54 7 n/a n/a 0 958
2003 621 239 37 54 7 n/a n/a 0 958
2004 402 240 25 44 8 n/a n/a 0 719
2005 381 227 24 37 3 n/a n/a 0 672
2006 339 261 22 37 4 n/a n/a 0 663
2007 308 231 19 38 3 n/a n/a 56 655
2008 314 173 21 35 2 n/a n/a 60 605
2009 358 135 27 45 4 n/a n/a 47 616
2010 447 106 43 84 5 n/a n/a 60 745
2011 474 124 36 131 3 0 38 0 806
2012 495 131 44 121 2 1 41 0 835
2013 426 105 43 99 1 1 30 0 705
2014 428 109 31 106 1 1 29 0 705
2015 379 145 24 101 2 0 40 0 691
2016 390 151 30 108 0 0 29 0 708
2017 365 141 32 105 2 0 32 0 677
2018 360 138 26 134 0 0 37 0 695
2019 322 132 15 113 0 0 25 0 607
2020 307 124 15 121 0 1 36 0 604
2021 290 130 16 105 0 1 33 0 575
2022 263 126 21 117 0 1 31 0 559
2023 266 137 13 140 0 3 37 0 596

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 Sawgrass Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 755 35.0 21.5 41.9
1993 825 39.0 21.2 42.8
1994 912 44.0 20.7 43.6
1995 813 43.0 18.9 40.6
1996 813 43.0 18.9 40.6
1997 874 46.0 19.0 44.6
1998 807 42.0 19.2 48.3
1999 804 44.0 18.3 62.4
2000 867 50.0 17.3 59.9
2001 820 48.0 17.1 57.1
2002 958 56.0 17.1 60.9
2003 958 56.0 17.1 60.9
2004 719 44.0 16.3 66.8
2005 672 42.0 16.0 69.6
2006 663 42.0 15.8 65.6
2007 655 40.0 16.4 67.6
2008 605 41.0 14.8 67
2009 616 47.7 14.7 62.7
2010 745 51.0 14.6 63.5
2011 806 54.0 14.9 61.7
2012 835 61.5 13.5 66.7
2013 705 54.0 13.0 62.6
2014 705 55.0 12.8 63.8
2015 691 51.0 13.5 65.7
2016 708 55.0 12.8 68.5
2017 677 53.0 12.7 64.4
2018 695 50.0 13.9 67.5
2019 607 46.5 13.0 61.6
2020 604 47.5 12.7 54.1
2021 575 45.0 12.7 55
2022 559 44.0 12.7 59.4
2023 596 44.0 13.5 63.1

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 Sawgrass Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 755 35.0 21.5 41.9
1993 825 39.0 21.2 42.8
1994 912 44.0 20.7 43.6
1995 813 43.0 18.9 40.6
1996 813 43.0 18.9 40.6
1997 874 46.0 19.0 44.6
1998 807 42.0 19.2 48.3
1999 804 44.0 18.3 62.4
2000 867 50.0 17.3 59.9
2001 820 48.0 17.1 57.1
2002 958 56.0 17.1 60.9
2003 958 56.0 17.1 60.9
2004 719 44.0 16.3 66.8
2005 672 42.0 16.0 69.6
2006 663 42.0 15.8 65.6
2007 655 40.0 16.4 67.6
2008 605 41.0 14.8 67
2009 616 47.7 14.7 62.7
2010 745 51.0 14.6 63.5
2011 806 54.0 14.9 61.7
2012 835 61.5 13.5 66.7
2013 705 54.0 13.0 62.6
2014 705 55.0 12.8 63.8
2015 691 51.0 13.5 65.7
2016 708 55.0 12.8 68.5
2017 677 53.0 12.7 64.4
2018 695 50.0 13.9 67.5
2019 607 46.5 13.0 61.6
2020 604 47.5 12.7 54.1
2021 575 45.0 12.7 55
2022 559 44.0 12.7 59.4
2023 596 44.0 13.5 63.1

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 Sawgrass Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $500 (5.4%) $8,798 (94.6%) $9,298
2019 $897 (8.2%) $9,983 (91.8%) $10,880
2020 $933 (8.4%) $10,158 (91.6%) $11,091
2021 $1,682 (13.3%) $10,980 (86.7%) $12,662
2022 $2,005 (15.5%) $10,962 (84.5%) $12,966

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sawgrass Lake 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 1235th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1321st of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sawgrass Lake Elementary School)5054
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sawgrass Lake Elementary School)5058
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sawgrass Lake Elementary School)5840
 18%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sawgrass Lake Elementary School)7459
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sawgrass Lake Elementary School)4650
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sawgrass Lake Elementary School)6351
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Sawgrass Lake Elementary School)3946
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Pinellas)5460
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students607596
 1.8%
African American132137
 3.8%
American Indian00
Asian1513
 13.3%
Hispanic113140
 23.9%
Pacific Islander03
White322266
 17.4%
Two or More Races2537
 48%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.6%63.1%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sawgrass Lake Elementary School

Students at Sawgrass Lake Elementary School are 45% White, 23% Hispanic, 23% African American, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Sawgrass Lake Elementary School ranks 1322nd of 2242 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended Sawgrass Lake Elementary School.

Students who attend Sawgrass Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meadowlawn Middle School
High : Northeast High School


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