ROBERT SANDERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Robert Sanders Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mount Pleasant Elementary school district, located in San Jose, CA with about 433 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Robert Sanders Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Robert Sanders Elementary is a public school located in the Alum Rock Union Elementary School District in San Jose, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a residential neighborhood and focuses on providing a foundational academic experience. The school community emphasizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to foster both the social-emotional and intellectual development of its students as they prepare for middle school.

Like many schools in the Alum Rock district, Robert Sanders Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic inclusivity. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating programs that support English learners and students with diverse educational needs. With its location in the foothills of San Jose, the school serves a tight-knit community, offering various extracurricular activities and family engagement opportunities that strive to bridge the gap between home and classroom success.

For more information, contact Robert Sanders Elementary at (408) 258-7288 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.