Sanders Elementary School

Q: Is Sanders Elementary School a good school?

Sanders Elementary School ranks 790 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sanders Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Austell, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 620 students. The school is part of the Cobb County School District, which is ranked 52 out of 203 districts in Georgia and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $10,666 to $11,597 in recent years, Sanders Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the Cobb County and Georgia state averages in the Milestones Assessment for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts was 34.7% at Sanders, compared to 57.9% in Cobb County and 48.2% statewide. The school has been ranked in the bottom half of Georgia elementary schools for the past several years and has consistently received a 1 or 2 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

One potential factor contributing to Sanders Elementary's lower academic performance may be the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, as indicated by the school's free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 80.98% to 82.1% over the past few years. When compared to nearby schools in the Cobb County district, such as Clay-Harmony Leland Elementary and Clarkdale Elementary, which have significantly higher proficiency rates in core subjects, it becomes clear that Sanders Elementary has significant room for improvement in academic achievement. Identifying and addressing the specific challenges faced by the school will be crucial in helping to provide a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1550 Anderson Mill Rd
Austell, GA 30106

(770) 819-2568

District: Cobb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
790^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Sanders Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Garrett Middle School
High:	South Cobb High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 620

Racial breakdown:

African American:

58.7%

Hispanic:

30.8%

White:

6.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 82.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sanders Elementary School ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.75. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Cobb County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cobb County 52^nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sanders Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	29.09	873^rd	1101	20.7%
2007	22.77	956^th	1125	15.0%
2008	24.70	953^rd	1134	16.0%
2009	20.37	989^th	1133	12.7%
2010	26.09	979^th	1183	17.2%
2011	22.43	1033^rd	1212	14.8%
2012	20.57	1024^th	1201	14.7%
2013	24.13	1012^th	1225	17.4%
2014	31.64	958^th	1231	22.2%
2015	17.65	1050^th	1240	15.3%
2016	16.86	1041^st	1233	15.6%
2017	23.00	939^th	1205	22.1%
2018	22.40	945^th	1209	21.8%
2019	24.41	932^nd	1234	24.5%
2021	29.38	821^st	1214	32.4%
2022	22.44	957^th	1244	23.1%
2023	24.72	923^rd	1242	25.7%
2024	33.75	790^th	1248	36.7%

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

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, June 28, 2021

This school is great! Everyone that works here does the best they can do. As a parent I'm the one that has to stay on top of my child no one else. I understand some teachers may not be as impressive as others, but that is every where you go. If you communicate and stay on top of everything your child will thrive at this school. They get an A from me! Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, April 29, 2021

They need to change the ratings ASAP. This is a amazing school for my son. They provide a lot of alternatives for virtual learners and all his teachers are great. His learning skills has improved so much. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, July 21, 2016

There's no school communication at all about important information! Close Quote

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
1998	366	362	7	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	758
1999	330	427	6	38	2	n/a	n/a	0	803
2000	309	464	10	44	5	n/a	n/a	0	832
2001	273	546	14	68	5	n/a	n/a	0	906
2002	187	593	8	93	7	n/a	n/a	0	888
2003	187	593	8	93	7	n/a	n/a	0	888
2004	169	624	10	126	4	n/a	n/a	0	933
2005	125	605	13	152	3	n/a	n/a	40	938
2006	108	574	16	155	1	n/a	n/a	45	899
2007	94	595	27	149	0	n/a	n/a	50	915
2008	73	611	19	139	2	n/a	n/a	45	889
2009	99	619	22	139	4	n/a	n/a	50	933
2010	88	642	24	132	2	0	0	0	888
2011	84	589	17	139	1	0	29	0	859
2012	100	607	14	131	0	0	41	0	893
2013	86	566	6	133	0	1	25	0	817
2014	73	577	6	140	2	0	20	0	818
2015	70	548	5	152	6	0	19	0	800
2016	70	522	5	142	3	0	19	0	761
2017	65	489	4	139	3	1	19	0	720
2018	60	465	10	161	3	1	15	0	715
2019	67	446	13	161	2	1	18	0	708
2020	46	441	13	171	1	1	23	0	696
2021	47	421	13	163	0	0	29	0	673
2022	40	406	10	190	2	0	22	0	670
2023	40	364	6	191	0	1	18	0	620

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
1998	758	42.3	17.9	45
1999	803	52.3	15.4	46.5
2000	832	54.0	15.4	48.3
2001	906	65.5	13.8	45.1
2002	888	62.5	14.2	59.6
2003	888	62.5	14.2	59.6
2004	933	62.4	15.0	62.5
2005	938	69.0	13.6	64.8
2006	899	69.0	13.0	71.8
2007	915	78.5	11.7	71.9
2008	889	77.0	11.5	77.6
2009	933	77.5	12.0	77.8
2010	888	77.0	11.5	78.6
2011	859	69.5	12.3	79.2
2012	893	71.5	12.4	82.8
2013	817	64.0	12.7	83.1
2014	818	61.5	13.3	86.4
2015	800	64.0	12.5	88.1
2016	761	62.0	12.2	88
2017	720	55.5	12.9	86.3
2018	715	54.5	13.1	83.1
2019	708	52.6	13.4	86.6
2020	696	56.0	12.4	83.5
2021	673	53.5	12.5	81
2022	670	56.1	11.9	n/a
2023	620	53.9	11.5	82.1

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 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1998	758	42.3	17.9	45
1999	803	52.3	15.4	46.5
2000	832	54.0	15.4	48.3
2001	906	65.5	13.8	45.1
2002	888	62.5	14.2	59.6
2003	888	62.5	14.2	59.6
2004	933	62.4	15.0	62.5
2005	938	69.0	13.6	64.8
2006	899	69.0	13.0	71.8
2007	915	78.5	11.7	71.9
2008	889	77.0	11.5	77.6
2009	933	77.5	12.0	77.8
2010	888	77.0	11.5	78.6
2011	859	69.5	12.3	79.2
2012	893	71.5	12.4	82.8
2013	817	64.0	12.7	83.1
2014	818	61.5	13.3	86.4
2015	800	64.0	12.5	88.1
2016	761	62.0	12.2	88
2017	720	55.5	12.9	86.3
2018	715	54.5	13.1	83.1
2019	708	52.6	13.4	86.6
2020	696	56.0	12.4	83.5
2021	673	53.5	12.5	81
2022	670	56.1	11.9	n/a
2023	620	53.9	11.5	82.1

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 Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$810 (7.6%)	$9,856 (92.4%)	$10,666
2018	$979 (9.0%)	$9,875 (91.0%)	$10,854
2019	$705 (6.1%)	$10,891 (93.9%)	$11,597

Data source: Georgia 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 932^nd of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 923^rd of 1242 Elementary schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sanders Elementary School)	25	23.1	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	48.5	47.2	1.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sanders Elementary School)	31.5	26.4	5.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	58.1	50.4	7.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sanders Elementary School)	33.1	30	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	50.8	46.3	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sanders Elementary School)	36.2	32	4.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	57.4	52.8	4.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanders Elementary School)	32.3	21.4	10.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cobb County)	54.9	51	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sanders Elementary School)	20.8	16.5	4.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cobb County)	47.2	44.2	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Sanders Elementary School)	24.6	18.4	6.2%
5th Grade Science (Cobb County)	47	44.1	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	708	620	12.4%
African American	446	364	18.4%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	13	6	53.8%
Hispanic	161	191	18.6%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	67	40	40.3%
Two or More Races	18	18
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.6%	82.1%	4.5%

Schools Near Sanders Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sanders Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1550 Anderson Mill Rd	Austell	30106	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 819-2568	620	54	11.5	82.1%	40 (6.5%)	364 (58.7%)	191 (30.8%)	6 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (2.9%)	33.8	790^th of 1248 public elementary schools	36.7%		24.7	923^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	25.7%	133	32.0	26.6	34.7	31.1	40.9	29.7	28.7	$11,597	$705	$10,891
Mableton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5220 Church St SW	Mableton	30126	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 819-2513	898	85	10.5	81.3%	95 (10.6%)	286 (31.8%)	465 (51.8%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (5.5%)	16.7	1072^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	14.1%		26.8	888^th of 1242 public elementary schools	28.5%	184	14.5	17.4	31.1	28.9	20.8	13.0	19.3	$10,205	$627	$9,579
Russell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3920 S Hurt Rd SW	Smyrna	30082	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 437-5937	604	50	12.1	70.9%	65 (10.8%)	222 (36.8%)	278 (46.0%)	9 (1.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.5%)	31.2	826^th of 1248 public elementary schools	33.8%		27.3	879^th of 1242 public elementary schools	29.2%	53	25.5	20.0	42.3	29.4	26.7	29.5	41.0	$11,781	$978	$10,804
Clarkdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4725 Ewing Rd	Austell	30106	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 819-2422	700	61	11.5	75.4%	50 (7.1%)	334 (47.7%)	277 (39.6%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (4.3%)	53.2	527^th of 1248 public elementary schools	57.8%		42.4	651^st of 1242 public elementary schools	47.6%	124	38.1	28.0	54.4	58.7	37.9	41.6	36.8	$11,322	$727	$10,595
Hollydale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2901 Bay Berry Dr SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 594-8143	566	60	9.4	77.4%	51 (9.0%)	163 (28.8%)	306 (54.1%)	17 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.1%)	25.7	920^th of 1248 public elementary schools	26.3%		19	1021^st of 1242 public elementary schools	17.8%	101	24.3	28.0	38.9	18.3	40.0	22.1	20.0	$12,721	$673	$12,048
Birney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	775 Smyrna Powder Springs Rd	Marietta	30060	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6824	688	64	10.7	82.6%	28 (4.1%)	279 (40.6%)	335 (48.7%)	18 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.6%)	31.6	818^th of 1248 public elementary schools	34.5%		24.1	933^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	24.9%	115	22.9	26.7	43.4	28.3	38.3	30.3	24.2	$12,060	$699	$11,361
Austell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5600 Mulberry St	Austell	30106	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(770) 819-5804	386	38	10.1	81.6%	24 (6.2%)	208 (53.9%)	130 (33.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	43	652^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	47.8%		37.7	731^st of 1242 public elementary schools	41.1%	79	31.7	41.3	38.7	34.9	50.0	32.3	27.4	$12,422	$781	$11,641
Milford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2390 Austell Rd SW	Marietta	30008	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-6966	363	39	9.4	87.6%	19 (5.2%)	108 (29.8%)	220 (60.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	35.5	765^th of 1248 public elementary schools	38.7%		44.2	629^th of 1242 public elementary schools	49.4%	136	21.8	21.8	44.2	43.6	38.9	32.7	26.9	$14,587	$869	$13,718
Norton Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3041 Gray Rd SE	Smyrna	30082	Cobb County	Cobb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 842-5833	673	63	10.6	80.2%	49 (7.3%)	213 (31.6%)	370 (55.0%)	14 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.0%)	25.9	916^th of 1248 public elementary schools	26.6%		34.5	774^th of 1242 public elementary schools	37.7%	142	26.8	22.9	31.5	35.7	37.5	18.9	17.1	$11,232	$713	$10,519
Amana Academy West Atlanta	Public, Charter	K-8	5540 North Allen Rd SE	Mableton	30126	Cobb County	State Specialty Schools II- Amana Academy West Atlanta	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(478) 624-0989	166	17	10.0	15.7%	17 (10.2%)	129 (77.7%)	6 (3.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.2%)	76.6	272^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	78.2%					(n/a)	62.2	58.8		59.5	41.2

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanders Elementary School

How many students attend Sanders Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 620 students attended Sanders Elementary School.

What district is Sanders Elementary School in?

Cobb County

Is Sanders Elementary School a good school?

Sanders Elementary School ranks 790^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sanders Elementary School?

Students at Sanders Elementary School are 59% African American, 31% Hispanic, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Sanders Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Garrett Middle School
High : South Cobb High School

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