C
Below Average
53/100

KI Sawyer Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 411 SCORPION RD, Gwinn, MI 49841
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.7 grade levels below the U.S. average · 28th percentile in Michigan
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
244
Students
enrolled
12.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%28/1001.7 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 72% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−14 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White17%27%reading -38 pts, math -24 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income17%22%reading -19 pts, math -9 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 411 SCORPION RD
City Gwinn
ZIP Code 49841
District 2614690
NCES School ID 261469005163
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49841

Understanding the community around KI Sawyer Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,834
Per Capita Income $29,415
Poverty Rate 6.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 19.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%
High School or Higher 96.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $141,800
Median Rent $721
Owner-Occupied 70.1%
Renter-Occupied 29.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for KI Sawyer Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 76.2%
Two or More Races 13.1%
Hispanic/Latino 6.6%
Black 2.5%
American Indian 1.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 244
Teachers (FTE) 19.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for KI Sawyer Elementary School?
KI Sawyer Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend KI Sawyer Elementary School?
KI Sawyer Elementary School has 244 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1.
What grades does KI Sawyer Elementary School serve?
KI Sawyer Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does KI Sawyer Elementary School receive per student?
KI Sawyer Elementary School receives $14,433 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around KI Sawyer Elementary School in 49841 ▼
Avg Home Value
$201,819
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+14.5%
% Renters
29.9%

Other Schools in 49841

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026