Sanders Memorial Elementary School

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Sanders Memorial Elementary School ranks 314 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sanders Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Land O' Lakes, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 824. The school is part of the Pasco District, which is ranked 42 out of 68 districts in Florida and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Sanders Memorial Elementary School consistently ranks among the top 10-15% of elementary schools in Florida, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that are significantly higher than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 87% of 3rd graders were proficient in ELA, compared to 53% and 55% at the Pasco District and state levels, respectively. The school also has a relatively diverse student population, with 69.66% White, 16.99% Hispanic, 4.61% Asian, and 3.4% African American students, which is higher than some nearby schools like Veterans Elementary (53.97% White) and Denham Oaks Elementary (40.46% White).

Additionally, Sanders Memorial Elementary School has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 11% compared to the Pasco District rate of 19.9% and nearby schools like Connerton Elementary (24.6%). The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 18.08% in 2022-2023, which is significantly lower than some nearby schools such as Denham Oaks (45.93%) and Connerton Elementary (39.04%).

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

5126 School Rd
Land O Lakes, FL 34638

(813) 794-1500

District: Pasco

SchoolDigger Rank:
314^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,901

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 824

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.7%

Hispanic:

17.0%

Two or more races:

5.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sanders Memorial Elementary School ranks better than 86.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 4^th among 57 ranked elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.28. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.7%), Hispanic (17%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sanders Memorial Elementary School is 15.6, which is the 22^nd best among 57 elementary schools in the Pasco School District. (See more...)

Compare Sanders Memorial Elementary School employs 52.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanders Memorial Elementary School is $8,901. 38 elementary schools in the Pasco School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sanders Memorial Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pasco:

SchoolDigger ranks Pasco 42^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sanders Memorial Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2017	88.85	178^th	2112	91.6%
2018	91.75	108^th	2118	94.9%
2019	91.89	101^st	2182	95.4%
2021	88.27	235^th	2247	89.5%
2022	88.47	224^th	2219	89.9%
2023	86.96	248^th	2240	88.9%
2024	84.28	314^th	2256	86.1%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sanders Memorial Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	499	35	26	127	0	0	29	716
2017	521	34	34	121	3	0	35	748
2018	534	32	28	122	4	0	33	753
2019	577	39	28	130	2	1	33	810
2020	569	39	23	137	2	0	40	810
2021	573	31	25	126	3	0	37	795
2022	547	28	35	128	3	1	45	787
2023	574	28	38	140	2	1	41	824

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 Memorial Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	716	48.0	14.9	22.2
2017	748	53.0	14.1	19.8
2018	753	51.0	14.7	24.4
2019	810	52.4	15.4	19.8
2020	810	52.4	15.4	19.8
2021	795	51.2	15.5	15.1
2022	787	48.3	16.2	18.3
2023	824	52.5	15.6	18.1

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 Memorial Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	716	48.0	14.9	22.2
2017	748	53.0	14.1	19.8
2018	753	51.0	14.7	24.4
2019	810	52.4	15.4	19.8
2020	810	52.4	15.4	19.8
2021	795	51.2	15.5	15.1
2022	787	48.3	16.2	18.3
2023	824	52.5	15.6	18.1

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sanders Memorial Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$94 (1.4%)	$6,646 (98.6%)	$6,740
2019	$217 (3.1%)	$6,767 (96.9%)	$6,984
2020	$42 (0.6%)	$6,909 (99.4%)	$6,951
2021	$257 (3.5%)	$7,156 (96.5%)	$7,414
2022	$936 (11.2%)	$7,452 (88.9%)	$8,387
2023	$886 (10.0%)	$8,016 (90.1%)	$8,901

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanders Memorial 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 101^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 248^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sanders Memorial Elementary School)	79	82	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	60	53	7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sanders Memorial Elementary School)	90	80	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	59	52	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sanders Memorial Elementary School)	80	71	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	59	57	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sanders Memorial Elementary School)	80	78	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	62	56	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanders Memorial Elementary School)	83	76	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pasco)	55	51	4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sanders Memorial Elementary School)	89	77	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pasco)	57	45	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Sanders Memorial Elementary School)	83	76	7%
5th Grade Science (Pasco)	53	49	4%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	810	824	1.7%
African American	39	28	28.2%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	28	38	35.7%
Hispanic	130	140	7.7%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	577	574	0.5%
Two or More Races	33	41	24.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.8%	18.1%	1.7%

Schools Near Sanders Memorial Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sanders Memorial Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5126 School Rd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 794-1500	824	53	15.6	18.1%	574 (69.7%)	28 (3.4%)	140 (17.0%)	38 (4.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (5.0%)	84.3	314^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.1%		87	248^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.9%	66	87.0	72.0	72.0				85.0	72.0	69.0				60.0				$8,901	$886	$8,016
Countryside Montessori Academy	Public, Charter	1-8	5852 Ehren Cutoff	Land O Lakes	34639	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 996-0991	357	29	12.3	3.4%	186 (52.1%)	16 (4.5%)	77 (21.6%)	46 (12.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (8.7%)	79.4	426^th of 2256 public elementary schools	81.1%		87.6	228^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.8%	198	76.0	78.0	64.0	90.0	82.0	80.0	60.0	69.0	62.0	84.0	64.0	86.0	68.0	67.0	100.0	97.0	$8,630	$592	$8,038
Oakstead Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19925 Lake Patience Rd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-1500	1,110	61	18.2	25.7%	631 (56.8%)	45 (4.1%)	249 (22.4%)	102 (9.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (7.2%)	77.5	465^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.4%		72.8	564^th of 2240 public elementary schools	74.8%	99	76.0	68.0	62.0				72.0	59.0	71.0	100.0			63.0				$7,609	$777	$6,833
Pine View Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	5333 Parkway Blvd	Land O Lakes	34639	Pasco County	Pasco	No	Yes	No	No	(813) 794-0600	573	38	15.0	40.3%	344 (60.0%)	36 (6.3%)	140 (24.4%)	15 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (0.9%)	32 (5.6%)	57.2	920^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.2%		56.6	928^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.6%	8	64.0	59.0	57.0				74.0	49.0	42.0	100.0			49.0				$10,786	$1,417	$9,370
Lake Myrtle Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	22844 Weeks Blvd	Land O Lakes	34639	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-1000	656	37	17.5	42.5%	403 (61.4%)	25 (3.8%)	171 (26.1%)	18 (2.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (5.6%)	52	1046^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.6%		55.5	959^th of 2240 public elementary schools	57.2%	87	56.0	52.0	54.0				57.0	43.0	59.0				52.0				$8,795	$1,170	$7,625
Imagine School At Land O' Lakes	Public, Charter	K-8	2940 Sunlake Blvd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	Yes	No	No	No	(813) 428-7444	877	53	16.5	17.8%	514 (58.6%)	56 (6.4%)	178 (20.3%)	86 (9.8%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	38 (4.3%)	80.6	390^th of 2256 public elementary schools	82.7%		88	217^th of 2240 public elementary schools	90.3%	173	83.0	70.0	86.0	61.0	60.0	66.0	79.0	55.0	79.0	72.0	46.0	74.0	72.0	59.0	75.0	96.0	$8,496	$781	$7,715
Bexley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4380 Ballantrae Blvd	Land O Lakes	34638	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-4300	1,182	71	16.5	25.5%	675 (57.1%)	34 (2.9%)	320 (27.1%)	77 (6.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	72 (6.1%)	74	545^th of 2256 public elementary schools	75.8%		74.1	524^th of 2240 public elementary schools	76.6%	21	68.0	76.0	63.0				73.0	57.0	64.0	100.0			58.0				$7,911	$1,107	$6,805
Connerton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9300 Flourish Dr	Land O Lakes	34637	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-1800	958	59	16.1	39.0%	495 (51.7%)	89 (9.3%)	281 (29.3%)	22 (2.3%)	4 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	65 (6.8%)	40.1	1345^th of 2256 public elementary schools	40.4%		37.5	1397^th of 2240 public elementary schools	37.6%	52	60.0	55.0	47.0				54.0	38.0	39.0	92.0			39.0				$8,698	$1,216	$7,482
Denham Oaks Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1422 Oak Grove Blvd	Lutz	33559	Hillsborough County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 794-1600	786	50	15.5	45.9%	318 (40.5%)	83 (10.6%)	266 (33.8%)	64 (8.1%)	5 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.4%)	61.4	834^th of 2256 public elementary schools	63.0%		59.9	844^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.3%	10	54.0	58.0	63.0				58.0	60.0	61.0	100.0			54.0				$9,103	$1,118	$7,985
Veterans Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26940 Progress Pkwy	Wesley Chapel	33544	Pasco County	Pasco	No	No	No	No	(813) 346-1400	706	43	16.5	43.8%	381 (54.0%)	65 (9.2%)	183 (25.9%)	22 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (7.5%)	56.1	943^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	58.2%		51.6	1057^th of 2240 public elementary schools	52.8%	114	55.0	62.0	53.0				61.0	54.0	54.0	100.0			53.0				$8,377	$1,019	$7,358

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanders Memorial Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sanders Memorial Elementary School?

Students at Sanders Memorial Elementary School are 70% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 3% African American.

How many students attend Sanders Memorial Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 824 students attended Sanders Memorial Elementary School.

Is Sanders Memorial Elementary School a good school?

Sanders Memorial Elementary School ranks 314^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Sanders Memorial Elementary School in?

Pasco

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