Sawyer Elem School
Reported Enrollment
1,030
students
District
City of Chicago SD 299
County Context Score
58/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
5248 S Sawyer Ave, Chicago, IL, 60632
School District
City of Chicago SD 299
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 170993001068
- District ID
- 1709930
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
KG–8
Primary · Regular
Enrollment
1,030 students
School Setting
City: Large
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Sawyer Elem School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
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This district context includes 644 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Sawyer Elem School tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: City of Chicago SD 299, Cook County, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- KG–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Sawyer Elem School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with City of Chicago SD 299.
1,030 students
Sawyer Elem School reports 1,030 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 892 other primary schools in Cook County with enrollment data, 877 report fewer students and 15 report more. The peer median is 395 students.
893 primary schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 395 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
644 district schools
City of Chicago SD 299 lists 459 primary, 11 middle, 166 high, 8 other schools in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
459
Middle
11
High
166
Other
8
Nearby context inside City of Chicago SD 299
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School Profile FAQ
Is Sawyer Elem School a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with City of Chicago SD 299.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Sawyer Elem School?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Sawyer Elem School data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Sawyer Elem School with nearby schools?
Sawyer Elem School should be compared with 893 primary schools in Cook County, plus other schools in City of Chicago SD 299. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Sawyer Elem School?
Before using Sawyer Elem School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with City of Chicago SD 299.
Part of City of Chicago SD 299
Sawyer Elem School is one of 644 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 321,666 students across 644 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
644
Reported Enrollment
321,666
644 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Avondale - Logandale Elem SchPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Chavez Elem Multicultural Acad CtPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Jordan Elem Community SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Audubon Elem SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Avalon Park Elem SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Barnard Elem Comp Math & Sci CtrPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
- Barry Elem SchoolPK–6 · PrimaryListed only
- Amundsen High School9–12 · HighProfile
- Dunbar Vocational Career Acad HS9–12 · HighListed only
- Barton Elem SchoolPK–8 · PrimaryListed only
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County Context Score
58/100
County-level composite across 1402 public schools
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.