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J C Sawyer Elementary School

1007 Park St
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 368 students in grades Kindergarten-5, J C Sawyer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

J C Sawyer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
J C Sawyer Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
368 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
J C Sawyer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J C Sawyer Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2371 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of J C Sawyer Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of J C Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of J C Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of J C Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in J C Sawyer Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in J C Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in J C Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
55%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in J C Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in J C Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in J C Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in J C Sawyer Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of J C Sawyer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in J C Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in J C Sawyer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is J C Sawyer Elementary School's ranking?
J C Sawyer Elementary School is ranked #2371 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are J C Sawyer Elementary School often compared to?
J C Sawyer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weeksville Elementary School, P W Moore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend J C Sawyer Elementary School?
368 students attend J C Sawyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of J C Sawyer Elementary School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J C Sawyer Elementary School?
J C Sawyer Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does J C Sawyer Elementary School offer ?
J C Sawyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is J C Sawyer Elementary School part of?
J C Sawyer Elementary School is part of Elizabeth City-Pasquotank School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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