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Sanders Elementary School

Summary:

Sanders Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sanders, Arizona, serving grades PK-7 with a total enrollment of 247 students. The school is part of the Sanders Unified District, which is ranked 468 out of 540 districts in Arizona and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sanders Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom 15% of Arizona elementary schools, with a ranking of 1043 out of 1245 schools in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's academic performance is significantly below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Only 11% of 3rd-grade students, 24% of 4th-grade students, and 23% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 41%, 45%, and 37%, respectively. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 9% of 3rd-grade students, 14% of 4th-grade students, and 14% of 5th-grade students scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 43%, 39%, and 36%, respectively.

Sanders Elementary School has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 82.59% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's ranking for low-socioeconomic status students is 898 out of 1116 Arizona elementary schools, indicating that it serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students compared to other schools in the state. Additionally, the school's spending per student has fluctuated significantly over the past few years, which may contribute to the ongoing academic challenges and the need for more consistent and adequate resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-7

 I-40 and Hwy. 191 S
       Sanders, AZ  74804

(855) 678-7873

District: Sanders Unified District

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,476 Help


Students who attend Sanders Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sanders Middle School
High:    Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  282

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:
89.7%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  82.6% Help


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Compare Details Sanders Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (89.7%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanders Elementary School is $20,476.
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Rank History for Sanders Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sanders Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 10.33 1022nd 1062 3.8%
2010 4.20 1069th 1090 1.9%
2011 2.94 1062nd 1075 1.2%
2012 11.31 1103rd 1141 3.3%
2013 7.60 1131st 1158 2.3%
2014 2.97 1069th 1079 0.9%
2016 5.91 1068th 1079 1.0%
2017 8.12 1085th 1106 1.9%
2018 5.90 1096th 1109 1.2%
2019 7.85 1013th 1039 2.5%
2021 15.33 1110th 1226 9.5%
2023 17.96 1043rd 1245 16.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sanders Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.66 462nd 1027 55.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sanders Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.86 826th 975 15.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sanders Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 32.93 817th 1201 32.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sanders Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.62 898th 1116 19.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Sanders Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.50 1015th 1023 0.8%
2021 20.16 1010th 1219 17.1%
2023 27.97 847th 1219 30.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Sanders Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.18 1024th 1032 0.8%
2021 12.53 1178th 1220 3.4%
2023 12.23 1157th 1216 4.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sanders Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.22 686th 1198 42.7%
2022 71.92 183rd 716 74.4%
2023 40.14 666th 1170 43.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Sanders Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.62 58th 62 6.5%
2021 36.77 397th 654 39.3%
2023 19.16 177th 219 19.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Sanders Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 30 0 1 1 396 n/a n/a -35 393
1989 38 2 0 3 406 n/a n/a -54 395
1990 20 2 1 4 444 n/a n/a -50 421
1991 13 0 5 3 462 n/a n/a -47 436
1992 20 1 4 9 446 n/a n/a 0 480
1993 16 0 3 6 455 n/a n/a 0 480
1994 15 0 2 4 518 n/a n/a 0 539
1995 18 2 1 9 549 n/a n/a 0 579
1996 18 2 1 9 549 n/a n/a 0 579
1997 9 1 1 3 570 n/a n/a 0 584
1998 11 0 1 5 531 n/a n/a 0 548
1999 7 0 2 2 556 n/a n/a 0 567
2000 10 0 0 6 525 n/a n/a 0 541
2001 8 0 0 6 523 n/a n/a 0 537
2002 14 1 1 4 472 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 14 1 1 4 472 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 18 2 1 2 458 n/a n/a 0 481
2005 20 1 2 5 443 n/a n/a 0 471
2006 18 1 1 2 374 n/a n/a 0 396
2007 11 0 1 1 356 n/a n/a 0 369
2008 8 1 3 1 385 n/a n/a 0 398
2009 10 1 3 1 357 n/a n/a 0 372
2010 9 4 1 0 379 n/a n/a 0 393
2011 4 2 0 4 371 0 8 0 389
2012 6 2 1 5 329 0 9 0 352
2013 6 0 0 4 297 0 8 0 315
2014 5 0 0 5 313 0 6 0 329
2015 5 0 0 3 282 0 3 0 293
2016 3 0 0 8 266 0 5 0 282
2017 5 0 0 6 267 0 4 0 282
2018 10 1 0 10 286 0 7 0 314
2019 3 0 0 10 298 0 6 0 317
2020 1 0 0 7 285 1 11 0 305
2021 3 1 1 12 241 0 8 0 266
2022 1 1 2 18 217 0 13 0 252
2023 1 0 2 16 222 0 6 0 247
2024 0 0 4 12 253 1 12 0 282

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sanders Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 393 22.0 17.8 n/a
1989 395 24.0 16.4 n/a
1990 421 24.0 17.5 n/a
1991 436 30.0 14.5 n/a
1992 480 31.0 15.4 n/a
1993 480 33.0 14.5 n/a
1994 539 34.0 15.9 n/a
1995 579 39.0 14.8 n/a
1996 579 39.0 14.8 n/a
1997 584 37.9 15.4 n/a
1998 548 32.0 17.1 n/a
1999 567 32.0 17.7 n/a
2000 541 27.0 20.0 n/a
2001 537 30.0 17.9 n/a
2002 492 30.0 16.4 n/a
2003 492 30.0 16.4 n/a
2004 481 33.0 14.6 92.7
2005 471 29.0 16.2 78.1
2006 396 19.0 20.8 n/a
2007 369 24.0 15.4 n/a
2008 398 28.0 14.2 n/a
2009 372 21.0 17.7 82.8
2010 393 23.0 17.0 89.8
2011 389 28.0 13.8 60.9
2012 352 28.0 12.5 92.6
2013 315 29.0 10.8 93.7
2014 329 29.0 11.3 99.1
2015 293 21.0 13.9 0
2016 282 17.0 16.5 59.9
2017 282 22.0 12.8 n/a
2018 314 18.5 16.9 87.6
2019 317 19.8 16.0 87.7
2020 305 19.8 15.4 83
2021 266 18.8 14.1 n/a
2022 252 n/a n/a 82.5
2023 247 21.0 11.7 82.6
2024 282 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sanders Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 393 22.0 17.8 n/a
1989 395 24.0 16.4 n/a
1990 421 24.0 17.5 n/a
1991 436 30.0 14.5 n/a
1992 480 31.0 15.4 n/a
1993 480 33.0 14.5 n/a
1994 539 34.0 15.9 n/a
1995 579 39.0 14.8 n/a
1996 579 39.0 14.8 n/a
1997 584 37.9 15.4 n/a
1998 548 32.0 17.1 n/a
1999 567 32.0 17.7 n/a
2000 541 27.0 20.0 n/a
2001 537 30.0 17.9 n/a
2002 492 30.0 16.4 n/a
2003 492 30.0 16.4 n/a
2004 481 33.0 14.6 92.7
2005 471 29.0 16.2 78.1
2006 396 19.0 20.8 n/a
2007 369 24.0 15.4 n/a
2008 398 28.0 14.2 n/a
2009 372 21.0 17.7 82.8
2010 393 23.0 17.0 89.8
2011 389 28.0 13.8 60.9
2012 352 28.0 12.5 92.6
2013 315 29.0 10.8 93.7
2014 329 29.0 11.3 99.1
2015 293 21.0 13.9 0
2016 282 17.0 16.5 59.9
2017 282 22.0 12.8 n/a
2018 314 18.5 16.9 87.6
2019 317 19.8 16.0 87.7
2020 305 19.8 15.4 83
2021 266 18.8 14.1 n/a
2022 252 n/a n/a 82.5
2023 247 21.0 11.7 82.6
2024 282 n/a n/a n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sanders Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,451 (14.3%) $3,399 (19.8%) $8,302 (48.3%) $8,599 (50.1%) $2,725 (15.9%) $11,325 (65.9%) $17,176
2020 $1,547 (20.2%) $137 (1.8%) $3,231 (42.2%) $5,749 (75.2%) $215 (2.8%) $5,964 (78.0%) $7,648
2021 $2,482 (23.8%) $1,201 (11.5%) $6,165 (59.0%) $6,559 (62.8%) $204 (2.0%) $6,763 (64.7%) $10,446
2022 $5,379 (26.3%) $4,026 (19.7%) $14,785 (72.2%) $8,804 (43.0%) $2,266 (11.1%) $11,070 (54.1%) $20,476

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanders Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1013th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 1043rd of 1245 Elementary schools
 13.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students317247
 22.1%
African American00
American Indian298222
 25.5%
Asian02
Hispanic1016
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White31
 66.7%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.7%82.6%
 5.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sanders Elementary School

Students who attend Sanders Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sanders Middle School
High : Valley High School

Students at Sanders Elementary School are 90% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 282 students attended Sanders Elementary School.


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