James B. Sanderlin K-8

Summary:

James B. Sanderlin K-8 is a public elementary and middle school in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving 775 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. This school stands out in the Pinellas County School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 68 districts in the state.

One of the key factors that sets James B. Sanderlin K-8 apart is its consistently strong academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the Pinellas County and Florida state averages in various standardized test scores, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, Statewide Science/Science, and FAST/English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had an 88% proficiency rate in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 54% for Pinellas County and 55% for Florida. Additionally, the school has a more racially diverse student population compared to many nearby schools, such as Maximo Elementary, Lakewood Elementary, and Fairmount Park Elementary.

Another notable aspect of James B. Sanderlin K-8 is its relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.4%, which is significantly lower than the rates of many nearby schools, such as Maximo Elementary (42.2%), Lakewood Elementary (40.3%), and Melrose Elementary (44.2%). Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (46.84%) compared to several nearby schools, such as Maximo Elementary (86.07%), Lakewood Elementary (84.24%), and Melrose Elementary (93.17%). These factors, combined with the school's consistent academic success and racial diversity, make James B. Sanderlin K-8 a standout institution in the Pinellas County School District.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-8

 2350 22nd Ave S
       St Petersburg, FL  33712


(727) 552-1700

District: Pinellas

SchoolDigger Rank:
483rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,227 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  775

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.7%
African American:
37.0%
Two or more races:
9.3%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


 See top rated Florida elementary schools

 Compare James B. Sanderlin K-8 to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks better than 78.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 30th among 90 ranked elementary schools in the Pinellas School District. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.9. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks better than 70.8% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.26. (See more...)
Help
Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (42.7%), African American (37%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James B. Sanderlin K-8 is 13.7. 46 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
Help
Compare James B. Sanderlin K-8 employs 56.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at James B. Sanderlin K-8 is $11,227. 72 elementary schools in the Pinellas School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

James B. Sanderlin K-8 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks James B. Sanderlin K-8 349th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See James B. Sanderlin K-8 in the ranking list.)

Pinellas:

SchoolDigger ranks Pinellas 23rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for James B. Sanderlin K-8?

Rank History for James B. Sanderlin K-8

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 13.85 1510th 1688 10.5%
2007 19.57 1519th 1786 14.9%
2008 21.13 1491st 1789 16.7%
2009 9.93 1741st 1847 5.7%
2010 15.01 1723rd 1919 10.2%
2011 13.62 1807th 1985 9.0%
2012 41.67 1188th 1984 40.1%
2013 41.73 1191st 2029 41.3%
2014 56.89 887th 2064 57.0%
2016 79.80 381st 2087 81.7%
2017 74.53 506th 2112 76.0%
2018 62.00 776th 2118 63.4%
2019 58.54 872nd 2182 60.0%
2021 67.19 708th 2247 68.5%
2022 66.54 699th 2219 68.5%
2023 73.17 553rd 2240 75.3%
2024 76.90 483rd 2256 78.6%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rank History for James B. Sanderlin K-8

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 84.39 113th 956 88.2%
2014 90.15 66th 999 93.4%
2016 96.82 16th 997 98.4%
2017 95.25 29th 1031 97.2%
2018 94.61 36th 1035 96.5%
2019 91.98 56th 1099 94.9%
2021 74.60 263rd 1136 76.8%
2022 67.26 335th 1148 70.8%
2023 70.06 325th 1177 72.4%
2024 68.26 349th 1196 70.8%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

James B. Sanderlin K-8 Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    









Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)
33%

0%

0%

67%

0%

  

Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Open Quote The school is now over 800 students. In my opinion the school needs to work harder on communication and center on empathy. The principal and some of the admin are very insolent and irreverent in my experience and to parents I've spoken with. Would like to see district put a principal and admin in this school that has an IB educational background. Unfortunately, it's Florida so you get what we vote into office. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 22, 2018

Open Quote I have been attempting to visit my scholars classroom and have been shut down multiple times which makes me wonder. I emailed administrator and never received direct contact from them. This school makes me very unwelcomed and is not what expected. I am considering to reenroll my scholar into his previous zoned school. The teacher is not pleasant to deal with and instead of the principal emailing me, she tells the teacher to respond on her behalf. This is so impersonal. Close Quote



Enrollment information for James B. Sanderlin K-8

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 239 237 16 21 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2005 247 257 13 24 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2006 250 284 12 24 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2007 206 250 7 23 3 n/a n/a 45 534
2008 145 304 6 26 2 n/a n/a 33 516
2009 123 318 9 22 2 n/a n/a 28 502
2010 113 287 13 24 1 n/a n/a 25 463
2011 129 290 13 35 1 0 24 0 492
2012 157 269 13 47 1 0 39 0 526
2013 218 219 22 60 2 0 44 0 565
2014 276 206 24 55 2 1 36 0 600
2015 275 195 26 53 2 0 34 0 585
2016 276 188 25 57 1 0 39 0 586
2017 287 193 26 53 0 0 36 0 595
2018 281 189 21 54 0 0 42 0 587
2019 267 177 25 53 0 0 51 0 573
2020 251 181 21 52 0 0 45 0 550
2021 256 184 18 52 0 0 50 0 560
2022 324 253 28 53 0 1 67 0 726
2023 331 287 27 54 2 2 72 0 775

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 James B. Sanderlin K-8

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 514 35.0 14.7 69.3
2005 542 35.0 15.5 74.9
2006 571 35.0 16.3 70.4
2007 534 34.0 15.7 74
2008 516 34.0 15.2 78.3
2009 502 39.8 14.3 75.7
2010 463 36.0 12.8 79.2
2011 492 35.0 14.0 72
2012 526 37.5 14.0 67.9
2013 565 39.0 14.4 56.8
2014 600 44.0 13.6 46.7
2015 585 42.0 13.9 45.5
2016 586 41.0 14.2 38.7
2017 595 43.0 13.8 36.6
2018 587 42.0 13.9 42.6
2019 573 40.0 14.3 36.6
2020 550 40.0 13.7 35.6
2021 560 41.0 13.6 34.8
2022 726 52.0 13.9 38.3
2023 775 56.5 13.7 46.8

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 James B. Sanderlin K-8

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 514 35.0 14.7 69.3
2005 542 35.0 15.5 74.9
2006 571 35.0 16.3 70.4
2007 534 34.0 15.7 74
2008 516 34.0 15.2 78.3
2009 502 39.8 14.3 75.7
2010 463 36.0 12.8 79.2
2011 492 35.0 14.0 72
2012 526 37.5 14.0 67.9
2013 565 39.0 14.4 56.8
2014 600 44.0 13.6 46.7
2015 585 42.0 13.9 45.5
2016 586 41.0 14.2 38.7
2017 595 43.0 13.8 36.6
2018 587 42.0 13.9 42.6
2019 573 40.0 14.3 36.6
2020 550 40.0 13.7 35.6
2021 560 41.0 13.6 34.8
2022 726 52.0 13.9 38.3
2023 775 56.5 13.7 46.8

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 James B. Sanderlin K-8

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $330 (3.5%) $8,994 (96.5%) $9,324
2019 $289 (3.1%) $9,186 (96.9%) $9,475
2020 $340 (3.5%) $9,404 (96.5%) $9,745
2021 $1,002 (9.4%) $9,627 (90.6%) $10,629
2022 $1,079 (10.1%) $9,602 (89.9%) $10,680
2023 $1,009 (9.0%) $10,218 (91.0%) $11,227

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James B. Sanderlin K-8

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 872nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 553rd of 2240 Elementary schools
 15.3%
Ranks 56th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 325th of 1177 Middle schools
 22.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James B. Sanderlin K-8)7858
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James B. Sanderlin K-8)5764
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6260
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James B. Sanderlin K-8)5367
 14%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5657
 1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (James B. Sanderlin K-8)6170
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6465
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James B. Sanderlin K-8)5567
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5458
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (James B. Sanderlin K-8)5855
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6058
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (James B. Sanderlin K-8)5059
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Pinellas)5460
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (James B. Sanderlin K-8)7860
 18%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5148
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (James B. Sanderlin K-8)6948
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)4447
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (James B. Sanderlin K-8)9163
 28%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5146
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (James B. Sanderlin K-8)9858
 40%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Pinellas)6052
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (James B. Sanderlin K-8)8966
 23%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pinellas)5545
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Science (James B. Sanderlin K-8)8461
 23%
   8th Grade Science (Pinellas)5147
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (James B. Sanderlin K-8)9171
 20%
   End of Course Civics (Pinellas)6868
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (James B. Sanderlin K-8)9290
 2%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Pinellas)5652
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students573775
 35.3%
African American177287
 62.1%
American Indian02
Asian2527
 8%
Hispanic5354
 1.9%
Pacific Islander02
White267331
 24%
Two or More Races5172
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.6%46.8%
 10.2%


Schools Near James B. Sanderlin K-8









Frequently Asked Questions about James B. Sanderlin K-8

In the 2022-23 school year, 775 students attended James B. Sanderlin K-8.

James B. Sanderlin K-8 ranks 483rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at James B. Sanderlin K-8 are 43% White, 37% African American, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian.


Rate James B. Sanderlin K-8!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for James B. Sanderlin K-8!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 54 milliseconds.