Sanders Elementary School

About Sanders Elementary School

Sanders Elementary School is a vibrant, diverse learning environment located in the heart of downtown. Our school is committed to providing our students with a quality education that will prepare them for success in their future. We strive to create an environment that is safe and nurturing, while also challenging our students to reach their full potential.
Our teachers are dedicated to providing our students with the best education possible. They work hard to ensure that each student is receiving the individual attention they need to excel academically. We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs to help our students explore their interests and talents.
At Sanders Elementary School, we believe that education is the key to success. We strive to provide our students with the tools and resources they need to reach their goals and become successful, well-rounded individuals. We are proud to be a part of the Sanders Elementary School community and look forward to continuing to provide our students with a quality education for years to come.

Address:	I-40 And Hwy. 191 S Sanders, AZ 86512
Phone:	(928) 688-3850
Site:	sandersusd.net
Grades:	PreK – 7
Enrollment:	266 students

Overview Sanders Elementary School

Sanders Elementary School serves 266 students in grades Prekindergarten-7.
Sanders Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Verdict on Sanders Elementary School

Sanders Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Sanders Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.