SANDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sanders Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Sanders Unified District (4156) school district, located in Sanders, AZ with about 314 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 7th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Sanders Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sanders Elementary School is located in Sanders, Arizona, at the intersection of I-40 and Highway 191 South. As part of the Sanders Unified School District, the institution serves the local community by providing foundational K-8 education. The school's mission is generally aligned with the district's broader goal of fostering academic growth and cultural identity within the Navajo Nation region, ensuring students are prepared for secondary education.

The school functions as a central hub for the small community of Sanders, offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with the specific needs of its diverse student body. By utilizing the district’s official website, susd.k12.az.us, parents and community members can stay informed regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide initiatives. Overall, Sanders Elementary acts as a vital educational pillar, emphasizing student development and community engagement within the surrounding Apache County area.

For more information, contact Sanders Elementary School at (928) 688-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

I-40 and Hwy. 191 S
Sanders, AZ 86512
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SANDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Sanders, AZ with about 314 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
314
Teachers:
18.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
7th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 314 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SANDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly American Indian or Alaska Native, representing about 91% of the student body.

American Indian or Alaska Native
91.1%
White
3.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.2%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
52.9%
Male
47.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.