Sanders Elementary School

Sanders Unified District (4156)
I-40 and Hwy. 191 S
Sanders, AZ 86512
247 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th
School Overview
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.
247
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • American Indian
    222 (89.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.8 %)
  • White
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sanders Unified District (4156)
Phone: (855)678-7873
Website: http://www.sandersusd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 7th
Total Students: 247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 30
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 37
Grade 5 49
Gender Ratio