Sawyer Woods Elementary School in Black Diamond, Washington on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sawyer Woods Elementary School is a suburban public school in Black Diamond, Washington that is part of Kent School District 415. It serves 297 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.9:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 5

297 Students

25 Teachers

31135 228th Ave SE

Black Diamond, WA 98010 View local requests

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Sawyer Woods Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Amber Gonzalez

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Sawyer Woods Elementary School Demographics

31%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

30%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sawyer Woods Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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