Sawgrass Bay Elementary School

Q: Is Sawgrass Bay Elementary School a good school?

Sawgrass Bay Elementary School ranks 1219 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sawgrass Bay Elementary School is a public elementary school in Clermont, Florida, serving 735 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lake District, which is ranked 32 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Sawgrass Bay has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (43.81%) and African American (14.42%) students. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.6% in 2019-2020 to 30.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools. Academically, Sawgrass Bay's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math 4-10 percentage points below the district and state averages in 2023-2024. Additionally, Sawgrass Bay has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.63%) compared to the nearby Imagine Schools At South Lake and Pinecrest Academy Four Corners, which range from 16.44% to 62.35%.

Sawgrass Bay's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its statewide ranking dropping from 989 out of 2,064 Florida elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 1,219 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The nearby charter schools generally outperform Sawgrass Bay in terms of test scores, chronic absenteeism, and statewide rankings, despite serving a more diverse student population. The higher rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch at Sawgrass Bay may be contributing to the school's lower academic performance, and the higher spending per student at Sawgrass Bay does not seem to translate into better outcomes. Addressing these challenges through targeted interventions and support could help Sawgrass Bay Elementary School improve student outcomes and better serve the local community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

16325 Superior Blvd
Clermont, FL 34714

(352) 243-6110

District: Lake

SchoolDigger Rank:
1219^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,214

Students who attend Sawgrass Bay Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Windy Hill Middle School
High:	East Ridge High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 771

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

41.8%

White:

35.5%

African American:

15.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sawgrass Bay Elementary School ranks worse than 54% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 17^th among 28 ranked elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.93. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Student population at Sawgrass Bay Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.8%), White (35.5%), African American (15.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sawgrass Bay Elementary School is 15.4, which is the 12^th best among 28 elementary schools in the Lake School District. (See more...)

Compare Sawgrass Bay Elementary School employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sawgrass Bay Elementary School is $10,214. 15 elementary schools in the Lake School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Lake:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake 32^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sawgrass Bay Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	38.67	1264^th	1919	34.1%
2011	34.36	1373^rd	1985	30.8%
2012	45.64	1099^th	1984	44.6%
2013	54.72	905^th	2029	55.4%
2014	51.97	989^th	2064	52.1%
2016	36.71	1348^th	2087	35.4%
2017	33.95	1398^th	2112	33.8%
2018	35.92	1399^th	2118	33.9%
2019	36.78	1405^th	2182	35.6%
2021	39.30	1330^th	2247	40.8%
2022	32.64	1496^th	2219	32.6%
2023	37.33	1406^th	2240	37.2%
2024	44.93	1219^th	2256	46.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.8)

25%

Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, October 5, 2016

WORST SCHOOL IN LAKE COUNTY!!! NO COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS! GETTING HELP FOR YOUR KID IF THEY ARE SPECIAL NEEDS IS OUT OF THE FREAKIN QUESTION. HE HAS BEEN TREATED LIKE A PING PONG BALL FROM DAY 1. 4 TEACHERS IN 3 DAYS WITH NO NOTIFICATION TO WHY OR ANYTHING. UNTRAINED, UNQUALIFIED TEACHERS. I HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED SUCH A HEARTLESS AND DISGUSTING PLACE WITH HOW THEY TREAT THEIR STUDENTS, LET ALONE THE PARENTS. PARENTS I CAUTION YOU, IF YOU HAVE A CHILD WHO YOU KNOW NEEDS ESE DO NOT BRING THEM TO SAWGRASS UNLESS YOU HAVE AN IEP AND THAT MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, EVEN STILL IF YOU DO CONE TO SAWGRASS BAY AS A LAST RESORT! THEY DONT GIVE A CRAP IF YOUR CHILD IS NOT GETTING THE QUALITY EDUCATION THEY DESERVE. MY SON JUST GOT OFFICIALLY MEDICALLY DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM AND I PUT MONEY ON IT THAT THIS SCHOOL WITH STILL NOT MOVE TO HELP HIM UNTIL TIME RUNS OUT FOR THEIR EVALUATION TO BE DONE. IM SICK AND TIRED OF HOW THEG TREAT ME AND MY CHILD. I WILL SAY, THEY SHOULD NOT BE PROUD OF THEIR SCHOOL BECAUSE IF YOU ARENT IN MAINSTREAM CLASS, YOU ARE SH ON THEIR SHOE!!! BEWARE OF THIS PLACE PARENTS, PLEASE Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, December 17, 2010

Sawgrass Bay Elementary is an ok school, not great. The office staff is rude.
The administration is short with Hispanic parents. Teachers are good, but can't
do too much with students who are disrupting the class. Administration will not
remove students who are spoiling it for the rest of the kids. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sawgrass Bay Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	408	94	27	420	8	n/a	n/a	30	987
2009	441	110	27	432	9	n/a	n/a	25	1044
2010	426	128	29	444	7	n/a	n/a	24	1058
2011	417	136	23	506	10	2	26	0	1120
2012	395	154	27	499	5	2	23	0	1105
2013	423	149	28	548	10	2	33	0	1193
2014	403	164	27	580	9	2	32	0	1217
2015	412	161	26	600	8	2	51	0	1260
2016	402	162	34	634	11	0	59	0	1302
2017	388	175	26	677	15	1	67	0	1349
2018	387	153	22	730	13	0	61	0	1366
2019	414	139	27	693	8	0	62	0	1343
2020	352	147	28	576	7	1	59	0	1170
2021	297	133	19	451	7	1	45	0	953
2022	239	96	8	304	10	0	27	0	684
2023	257	106	12	322	8	2	28	0	735
2024	274	122	13	322	5	5	30	0	771

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 Bay Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	987	56.0	17.6	56
2009	1044	71.9	15.8	60.6
2010	1058	68.0	15.5	68.1
2011	1120	76.0	14.7	70.4
2012	1105	77.4	14.2	70.3
2013	1193	82.0	14.5	73.9
2014	1217	81.0	15.0	74
2015	1260	85.0	14.8	41.6
2016	1302	92.0	14.1	75.3
2017	1349	92.0	14.6	76.4
2018	1366	89.0	15.3	67.1
2019	1343	87.0	15.4	51.8
2020	1170	85.0	13.7	43.8
2021	953	71.0	13.4	48
2022	684	45.0	15.2	40.2
2023	735	46.0	15.9	41.6
2024	771	50.0	15.4	35.8

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 Bay Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	987	56.0	17.6	56
2009	1044	71.9	15.8	60.6
2010	1058	68.0	15.5	68.1
2011	1120	76.0	14.7	70.4
2012	1105	77.4	14.2	70.3
2013	1193	82.0	14.5	73.9
2014	1217	81.0	15.0	74
2015	1260	85.0	14.8	41.6
2016	1302	92.0	14.1	75.3
2017	1349	92.0	14.6	76.4
2018	1366	89.0	15.3	67.1
2019	1343	87.0	15.4	51.8
2020	1170	85.0	13.7	43.8
2021	953	71.0	13.4	48
2022	684	45.0	15.2	40.2
2023	735	46.0	15.9	41.6
2024	771	50.0	15.4	35.8

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 Bay Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$879 (11.1%)	$7,042 (88.9%)	$7,921
2019	$844 (10.4%)	$7,272 (89.6%)	$8,116
2020	$903 (9.9%)	$8,234 (90.1%)	$9,137
2021	$1,098 (10.9%)	$8,932 (89.1%)	$10,029
2022	$1,842 (18.0%)	$8,373 (82.0%)	$10,215
2023	$1,156 (11.3%)	$9,059 (88.7%)	$10,214

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sawgrass Bay 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 1405^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1406^th of 2240 Elementary schools	1.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sawgrass Bay Elementary School)	44	43	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sawgrass Bay Elementary School)	45	45
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lake)	62	55	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sawgrass Bay Elementary School)	53	40	13%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	60	52	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sawgrass Bay Elementary School)	47	48	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	61	58	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sawgrass Bay Elementary School)	57	47	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake)	59	52	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sawgrass Bay Elementary School)	48	41	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lake)	57	46	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sawgrass Bay Elementary School)	54	34	20%
5th Grade Science (Lake)	56	52	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1343	735	45.3%
African American	139	106	23.7%
American Indian	8	8
Asian	27	12	55.6%
Hispanic	693	322	53.5%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	414	257	37.9%
Two or More Races	62	28	54.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.8%	41.6%	10.2%

Schools Near Sawgrass Bay Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sawgrass Bay Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16325 Superior Blvd	Clermont	34714	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	No	(352) 243-6110	771	50	15.4	35.8%	274 (35.5%)	122 (15.8%)	322 (41.8%)	13 (1.7%)	5 (0.6%)	5 (0.6%)	30 (3.9%)	44.9	1219^th of 2256 public elementary schools	46.0%		37.3	1406^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.2%	187	47.0	46.0	50.0				49.0	57.0	54.0				56.0						$10,214	$1,156	$9,059
Atwater Bay Elementary	Public	K-5	11000 Atwater Bay Drive	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Water Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	16000 Water Spring Blvd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 355-5709	1,268	74	17.1	18.6%	376 (29.7%)	55 (4.3%)	682 (53.8%)	81 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (5.8%)	68.8	666^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.5%		77.9	451^st of 2240 public elementary schools	79.9%	215	65.0	59.0	53.0				72.0	65.0	63.0				64.0						$9,966	$1,390	$8,577
Lake Pointe Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	801 Cagan View Rd	Clermont	34714	Lake County	Lake	No	No	No	Yes	(352) 253-6500	1,066	63	16.9	42.2%	245 (23.0%)	152 (14.3%)	609 (57.1%)	13 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (3.9%)	25.1	1764^th of 2256 public elementary schools	21.8%		28	1661^st of 2240 public elementary schools	25.8%	103	49.0	33.0	37.0	41.0	33.0	42.0	54.0	40.0	34.0	47.0	45.0	34.0	36.0	40.0	76.0			55.0	$10,320	$1,650	$8,670
Panther Lake Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	10151 Summerlake Groves Street	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	676	37	18.2	15.7%	286 (42.3%)	31 (4.6%)	290 (42.9%)	46 (6.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.1%)	72.5	582^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	74.2%					(n/a)	57.0	66.0	58.0				68.0	72.0	64.0				69.0						$5,736	$570	$5,167
Hamlin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16145 Silver Grove Boulevard	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 317-3200	641	40	16.0	11.9%	317 (49.5%)	36 (5.6%)	205 (32.0%)	58 (9.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (3.6%)	95.9	35^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.4%					(n/a)	87.0	81.0	80.0				93.0	89.0	87.0				82.0						$6,281	$617	$5,664
Summerlake Elementary	Public	K-5	15450 Porter Road	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	771	47	16.4	11.4%	409 (53.0%)	20 (2.6%)	244 (31.6%)	66 (8.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.9%)	90.9	144^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.6%		95.1	44^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.0%	100	84.0	75.0	70.0				92.0	89.0	69.0				81.0						$9,309	$1,084	$8,225
Westside K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	2551 Westside Blvd	Kissimmee	34747	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 390-1748	1,405	79	17.7	36.7%	237 (16.9%)	186 (13.2%)	895 (63.7%)	6 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	3 (0.2%)	75 (5.3%)	24	1796^th of 2256 public elementary schools	20.4%		20.7	1883^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.9%	87	50.0	38.0	44.0	31.0	36.0	41.0	41.0	46.0	19.0	50.0	31.0	38.0	31.0	42.0	79.0	100.0	100.0	71.0	$9,701	$1,871	$7,830
Independence Elementary	Public	K-5	6255 New Independence Pkwy	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 217-7727	879	50	17.5	17.3%	394 (44.8%)	29 (3.3%)	322 (36.6%)	96 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (4.2%)	89.1	207^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.8%		87.8	221^st of 2240 public elementary schools	90.1%	14	72.0	75.0	75.0				81.0	77.0	76.0				81.0						$8,588	$1,014	$7,574
Imagine Schools At South Lake	Public, Charter	K-8	2750 Hartwood Marsh Rd	Clermont	34711	Lake County	Lake	Yes	No	No	No	(352) 243-2960	1,061	67	15.8	23.3%	651 (61.4%)	79 (7.4%)	244 (23.0%)	36 (3.4%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (0.9%)	39 (3.7%)	84.5	309^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.3%		85.2	282^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	87.4%	27	71.0	57.0	76.0	79.0	78.0	73.0	84.0	73.0	72.0	91.0	88.0	78.0	71.0	78.0	91.0			92.0	$8,917	$1,349	$7,569

Frequently Asked Questions about Sawgrass Bay Elementary School

How many students attend Sawgrass Bay Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 771 students attended Sawgrass Bay Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Sawgrass Bay Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Windy Hill Middle School
High : East Ridge High School

What district is Sawgrass Bay Elementary School in?

Lake

What is the racial makeup of Sawgrass Bay Elementary School?

Students at Sawgrass Bay Elementary School are 42% Hispanic, 36% White, 16% African American, 4% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Sawgrass Bay Elementary School a good school?

Sawgrass Bay Elementary School ranks 1219^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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