Doris A. Sanders Learning Center

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 1201 Enchanted Dr
       Lakeland, FL  33801


(863) 499-2980

District: Polk

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $40,052 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  6.4 Help
Number of students:  84

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.6%
African American:
25.0%
Hispanic:
21.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.3% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (47.6%), African American (25%), Hispanic (21.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center is 6.4, which is the 2nd best among 5 alternative schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center is $40,052, which is the 5th highest among 5 alternative schools in the Polk School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 57th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Doris A. Sanders Learning Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 94 31 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1989 87 30 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1990 89 28 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1991 90 28 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 120
1992 79 29 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1993 76 33 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 112
1994 71 39 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 115
1995 68 44 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 114
1996 68 44 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 114
1997 80 43 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 125
1998 86 48 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 138
1999 83 52 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 139
2000 72 33 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 110
2001 63 35 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 102
2002 59 36 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2003 59 36 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 99
2004 62 36 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 106
2005 57 35 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2006 59 33 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 104
2007 53 27 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 91
2008 53 30 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 96
2009 43 33 1 11 1 n/a n/a 1 90
2010 43 28 0 8 1 n/a n/a 1 81
2011 41 27 2 15 4 0 3 0 92
2012 39 27 2 18 4 0 3 0 93
2013 46 25 3 18 2 0 3 0 97
2014 47 24 2 24 1 0 2 0 100
2015 42 21 1 21 1 0 2 0 88
2016 49 26 1 24 2 0 4 0 106
2017 57 27 1 23 2 0 5 0 115
2018 54 27 1 22 2 0 3 0 109
2019 59 28 1 21 1 0 2 0 112
2020 57 30 1 17 1 0 2 0 108
2021 50 29 1 17 0 0 1 0 98
2022 54 24 2 13 0 0 1 0 94
2023 44 24 2 14 0 1 2 0 87
2024 40 21 2 18 0 1 2 0 84

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 Doris A. Sanders Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 127 17.0 7.4 55.9
1989 120 16.0 7.5 56.7
1990 119 15.0 7.9 0
1991 120 15.0 8.0 59.2
1992 110 15.0 7.3 53.6
1993 112 15.0 7.5 42
1994 115 16.0 7.2 47
1995 114 15.0 7.6 59.6
1996 114 15.0 7.6 59.6
1997 125 15.0 8.3 59.2
1998 138 19.0 7.3 58
1999 139 20.0 7.0 66.9
2000 110 13.0 8.5 65.5
2001 102 20.0 5.1 67.6
2002 99 21.0 4.7 66.7
2003 99 21.0 4.7 66.7
2004 106 22.0 4.8 67.9
2005 104 21.0 5.0 63.5
2006 104 21.0 5.0 69.2
2007 91 18.0 5.1 65.9
2008 96 16.0 6.0 57.3
2009 90 20.0 5.3 64
2010 81 17.0 4.7 58.8
2011 92 16.0 5.7 68.5
2012 93 18.0 5.1 74.2
2013 97 17.0 5.7 71.1
2014 100 17.0 5.8 34
2015 88 17.0 5.1 44.3
2016 106 14.0 7.5 44.3
2017 115 16.0 7.1 46.1
2018 109 16.0 6.8 46.8
2019 112 15.0 7.4 45.5
2020 108 15.0 7.2 40.7
2021 98 18.0 5.4 52
2022 94 15.0 6.2 50
2023 87 16.0 5.4 55.2
2024 84 13.0 6.4 64.3

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 Doris A. Sanders Learning Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 127 17.0 7.4 55.9
1989 120 16.0 7.5 56.7
1990 119 15.0 7.9 0
1991 120 15.0 8.0 59.2
1992 110 15.0 7.3 53.6
1993 112 15.0 7.5 42
1994 115 16.0 7.2 47
1995 114 15.0 7.6 59.6
1996 114 15.0 7.6 59.6
1997 125 15.0 8.3 59.2
1998 138 19.0 7.3 58
1999 139 20.0 7.0 66.9
2000 110 13.0 8.5 65.5
2001 102 20.0 5.1 67.6
2002 99 21.0 4.7 66.7
2003 99 21.0 4.7 66.7
2004 106 22.0 4.8 67.9
2005 104 21.0 5.0 63.5
2006 104 21.0 5.0 69.2
2007 91 18.0 5.1 65.9
2008 96 16.0 6.0 57.3
2009 90 20.0 5.3 64
2010 81 17.0 4.7 58.8
2011 92 16.0 5.7 68.5
2012 93 18.0 5.1 74.2
2013 97 17.0 5.7 71.1
2014 100 17.0 5.8 34
2015 88 17.0 5.1 44.3
2016 106 14.0 7.5 44.3
2017 115 16.0 7.1 46.1
2018 109 16.0 6.8 46.8
2019 112 15.0 7.4 45.5
2020 108 15.0 7.2 40.7
2021 98 18.0 5.4 52
2022 94 15.0 6.2 50
2023 87 16.0 5.4 55.2
2024 84 13.0 6.4 64.3

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 Doris A. Sanders Learning Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $6,345 (22.5%) $21,830 (77.5%) $28,175
2019 $5,240 (18.3%) $23,369 (81.7%) $28,609
2020 $8,097 (24.0%) $25,685 (76.0%) $33,782
2021 $8,387 (24.8%) $25,377 (75.2%) $33,764
2022 $12,856 (31.5%) $27,907 (68.5%) $40,764
2023 $9,967 (24.9%) $30,085 (75.1%) $40,052

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Doris A. Sanders Learning Center

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11287
 22.3%
African American2824
 14.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic2114
 33.3%
Pacific Islander01
White5944
 25.4%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.5%55.2%
 9.6%


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Students at Doris A. Sanders Learning Center are 48% White, 25% African American, 21% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 84 students attended Doris A. Sanders Learning Center.


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