JAMES B. SANDERLIN PK-8

JAMES B. SANDERLIN PK-8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PINELLAS school district, located in ST PETERSBURG, FL with about 587 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 42 teachers, JAMES B. SANDERLIN PK-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

JAMES B. SANDERLIN PK-8 is a public school located in St. Petersburg, Florida, that serves as an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. It is distinguished by its commitment to the IB framework, offering both the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades PK–5 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6–8. The school emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to develop global-minded citizens who are critical thinkers, effective communicators, and lifelong learners.

Beyond its academic focus, Sanderlin PK-8 is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside traditional academics. The school integrates IB values—such as being reflective, principled, and open-minded—into the daily classroom experience. By maintaining a continuous academic path from preschool through middle school, the institution aims to create a cohesive educational foundation that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond within the Pinellas County school system.

For more information, contact JAMES B. SANDERLIN PK-8 at (727) 552-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.