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J C Sawyer Elementary

Grades: K-5

Students: 399

Type: Public

7/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 332:1

Certified Teachers: 86%

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Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School District

1007 Park Street
Elizabeth City, NC 27909

(252) 338-1012

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5/10

Test Scores

3/10

Equity

Academic Progress

College Readiness

8/10

Student Growth

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Our daughter attended this school, K-5, and we feel she received an excellent education. Reading skills are emphasized. JCS is an old established school we, the parents also attended school here) where parental involvement makes a big impact. A child's foundation is off to an accelerated start in th

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Posted by a parent on 10/9/2025

The worst teaching experience of my life. A Veteran teacher with many years of experience and excellent evaluations should never have been as disrespected as she was.

Posted by a teacher on 7/25/2019

This school has some fabulous teachers. The staff knows the kids and encourages parent involvement. There's a very active PTO that supports the school and teachers. My daughters have done very well here.

Posted by a community member on 2/5/2017

We attended J.C.Sawyer school for one year, and no more. If your child is active this is not the place for him/her. If your child is above or below the curve, this is not the place for him/her. I look back and I can't believe we let our child attend a school where a kindergarten teacher and her aide

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Posted by a community member on 12/4/2016

I didn't think I would love this school, but I have seen so much good the teachers, principal and PTO do to make this a good school. The only negative part is the traffic in the parking lot during pick-up. Otherwise, I believe the teachers sincerely care about the students. I am impressed to see the

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Posted by a parent on 2/11/2015

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Elizabeth City schools - J C Sawyer Elementary is located at 1007 Park Street, Elizabeth City NC 27909. J C Sawyer Elementary is in the Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School District. J C Sawyer Elementary is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.