Sandersville Elementary

3025 Sandersville Rd
Lexington, KY 40511

721 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sandersville Elementary School, located on Sandersville Road in Lexington, Kentucky, is a well-regarded public school serving the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous core instruction and the holistic development of its students. With a focus on preparing children for future academic success, the school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population, balancing traditional curriculum with opportunities for social and emotional growth.

Beyond the classroom, Sandersville Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school frequently promotes a collaborative atmosphere where families are encouraged to participate in school life, which contributes to its welcoming campus culture. By integrating technology, extracurricular programs, and a dedicated teaching staff, Sandersville aims to cultivate an environment where students feel empowered to learn, explore their interests, and build a solid foundation for their educational journey.

721

Total Students

51.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandersville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	103
Black	227
Asian	56
Two or More	61
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
271 (37.6 %)
Black
227 (31.5 %)
Hispanic
103 (14.3 %)
Two or More
61 (8.5 %)
Asian
56 (7.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-4980
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	721
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sandersville Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	118
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	124
Grade 4	118
Grade 5	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sandersville Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	375	52%
Male	346	48%

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