Sanders Elementary School

Summary:

Sanders Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hollandale, Mississippi, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 270. The school is part of the Hollandale School District, which is ranked 90 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sanders Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Mississippi elementary schools, with a ranking between 325-378 out of 377-406 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAAP) is significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Sanders Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (98.89% in 2022-2023) compared to the surrounding schools, such as Webb Preparatory School, Trigg Elementary School, and Stern Elementary School, which have more diverse student populations. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students (100% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Sanders Elementary School to the nearby schools in the Greenville Public Schools, Western Line School District, South Delta School District, and Leland School District, it is clear that the academic performance at Sanders is significantly lower across all grade levels and subject areas. This suggests that the challenges faced by Sanders Elementary School are not shared by all schools in the region, and there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies of the higher-performing schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

502 West Washington Street
Hollandale, MS 38748

(662) 827-2024

District: Hollandale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
341^st of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,256

Students who attend Sanders Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Simmons High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 270

Racial breakdown:

African American:

98.9%

White:

0.7%

Hispanic:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sanders Elementary School ranks worse than 87.4% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.31. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (98.9%), White (0.7%), Hispanic (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sanders Elementary School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Sanders Elementary School employs 21.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanders Elementary School is $11,256.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Hollandale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hollandale School District 90^th of 130 Mississippi 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	MS State Percentile
2008	15.82	357^th	394	9.4%
2009	11.77	369^th	392	5.9%
2010	6.33	401^st	403	0.5%
2011	22.21	364^th	418	12.9%
2012	27.01	334^th	414	19.3%
2013	39.83	262^nd	408	35.8%
2014	40.98	248^th	394	37.1%
2015	15.47	378^th	402	6.0%
2016	17.59	351^st	394	10.9%
2017	20.49	336^th	406	17.2%
2018	15.13	365^th	404	9.7%
2019	15.89	350^th	397	11.8%
2021	15.91	326^th	381	14.4%
2022	12.99	347^th	382	9.2%
2023	19.48	325^th	377	13.8%
2024	16.31	341^st	390	12.6%

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

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, January 6, 2011

This is a great school. I attended this school, and it was in better status. Lately there have been many changes within the district. But overall the school is great. I feel that more parents should be involved in seeing the school progress and helping the students with needed skills.

It takes more than educators to improve the school. The parents and community must take on there part in the improvement plan. As a current parent within the district my goal is to be involved and to get more parents involved in helping with this project. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sanders Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	17	667	0	0	n/a	n/a	684
1991	23	627	0	0	n/a	n/a	650
1992	19	638	0	0	n/a	n/a	657
1993	17	617	0	0	n/a	n/a	634
1994	18	595	0	9	n/a	n/a	622
1995	25	738	0	1	n/a	n/a	764
1996	25	738	0	1	n/a	n/a	764
1997	21	713	0	0	n/a	n/a	734
1998	24	678	0	0	n/a	n/a	702
1999	24	666	0	0	n/a	n/a	690
2000	7	665	0	0	n/a	n/a	672
2001	13	687	0	1	n/a	n/a	701
2002	11	580	0	0	n/a	n/a	591
2003	11	580	0	0	n/a	n/a	591
2004	7	559	0	2	n/a	n/a	568
2005	8	538	0	3	n/a	n/a	549
2006	6	487	0	1	n/a	n/a	494
2007	1	449	0	3	n/a	n/a	453
2008	0	404	0	1	n/a	n/a	405
2009	3	412	0	1	0	0	416
2010	6	378	0	0	0	2	386
2011	6	352	0	1	0	0	359
2012	10	391	0	1	0	0	402
2013	6	365	0	2	0	1	374
2014	3	350	0	2	0	0	355
2015	4	324	0	2	1	0	331
2016	4	332	1	2	0	1	340
2017	3	318	1	2	0	1	325
2018	0	350	1	3	0	1	355
2019	0	351	0	2	0	1	354
2020	0	343	0	1	0	1	345
2021	1	322	0	1	0	1	325
2022	1	295	0	1	0	0	297
2023	2	267	0	1	0	0	270

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
1990	684	37.7	18.1	n/a
1991	650	39.5	16.4	n/a
1992	657	37.1	17.7	95
1993	634	35.7	17.8	92.7
1994	622	35.8	17.4	94.9
1995	764	45.9	16.6	94.9
1996	764	45.9	16.6	94.9
1997	734	42.9	17.1	95
1998	702	41.7	16.8	94.9
1999	690	42.1	16.4	94.9
2000	672	43.9	15.3	97.6
2001	701	44.1	15.9	96
2002	591	39.1	15.1	99.5
2003	591	39.1	15.1	99.5
2004	568	37.2	15.3	99.5
2005	549	34.0	16.1	99.5
2006	494	33.5	14.7	99.4
2007	453	32.8	13.8	99.3
2008	405	33.6	12.1	99.3
2009	416	32.2	12.9	96.9
2010	386	27.2	14.1	94
2011	359	24.7	14.4	99.2
2012	402	27.3	14.6	99.3
2013	374	23.5	15.8	99.2
2014	355	27.2	13.0	93
2015	331	18.0	18.3	99.1
2016	340	27.0	12.5	100
2017	325	24.2	13.4	100
2018	355	23.1	15.3	100
2019	354	20.8	16.9	100
2020	345	22.3	15.4	100
2021	325	20.3	15.9	100
2022	297	22.0	13.5	99
2023	270	21.8	12.3	100

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
1990	684	37.7	18.1	n/a
1991	650	39.5	16.4	n/a
1992	657	37.1	17.7	95
1993	634	35.7	17.8	92.7
1994	622	35.8	17.4	94.9
1995	764	45.9	16.6	94.9
1996	764	45.9	16.6	94.9
1997	734	42.9	17.1	95
1998	702	41.7	16.8	94.9
1999	690	42.1	16.4	94.9
2000	672	43.9	15.3	97.6
2001	701	44.1	15.9	96
2002	591	39.1	15.1	99.5
2003	591	39.1	15.1	99.5
2004	568	37.2	15.3	99.5
2005	549	34.0	16.1	99.5
2006	494	33.5	14.7	99.4
2007	453	32.8	13.8	99.3
2008	405	33.6	12.1	99.3
2009	416	32.2	12.9	96.9
2010	386	27.2	14.1	94
2011	359	24.7	14.4	99.2
2012	402	27.3	14.6	99.3
2013	374	23.5	15.8	99.2
2014	355	27.2	13.0	93
2015	331	18.0	18.3	99.1
2016	340	27.0	12.5	100
2017	325	24.2	13.4	100
2018	355	23.1	15.3	100
2019	354	20.8	16.9	100
2020	345	22.3	15.4	100
2021	325	20.3	15.9	100
2022	297	22.0	13.5	99
2023	270	21.8	12.3	100

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)
2019	$2,431 (21.6%)	$8,825 (78.4%)	$11,256

Data source: Mississippi 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 350^th of 397 Elementary schools	Ranks 325^th of 377 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sanders Elementary School)	32.6	24.4	8.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hollandale School District)	32.6	24.4	8.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.3	51.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Sanders Elementary School)	34.1	24.4	9.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hollandale School District)	34.1	24.4	9.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sanders Elementary School)	23.3	14.3	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hollandale School District)	23.3	14.3	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	48.5	53.4	4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Sanders Elementary School)	22.7	16.3	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hollandale School District)	22.7	16.3	6.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	48.8	56.7	7.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanders Elementary School)	11.4	43.2	31.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hollandale School District)	11.4	43.2	31.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	43	51.9	8.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Sanders Elementary School)	4.9	18.9	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hollandale School District)	4.9	18.9	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	38.9	44.3	5.4%
5th Grade Science (Sanders Elementary School)	21.9	70.2	48.3%
5th Grade Science (Hollandale School District)	21.9	70.2	48.3%
5th Grade Science (Mississippi)	55.9	64.3	8.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sanders Elementary School)	28.1	25.6	2.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hollandale School District)	28.1	25.6	2.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)	33.6	41	7.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sanders Elementary School)	21.2	12.9	8.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hollandale School District)	21.2	12.9	8.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)	47.6	45.2	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	354	270	23.7%
African American	351	267	23.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	1	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	100%

Schools Near Sanders Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAAP Mathematics (2024)				MAAP 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	MAAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAAP 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	502 West Washington Street	Hollandale	38748	Washington County	Hollandale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 827-2024	270	22	12.3	100.0%	2 (0.7%)	267 (98.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.3	341^st of 390 public elementary schools	12.6%		19.5	325^th of 377 public elementary schools	13.8%	16	46.5	44.1	22.2		50.0	20.6	13.3		37.7	$11,256	$2,431	$8,825
Riverside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	939 Riverside Road	Avon	38723	Washington County	Western Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 335-4528	411	39	10.4	100.0%	255 (62.0%)	127 (30.9%)	17 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	24.5	308^th of 390 public elementary schools	21.0%		30.7	277^th of 377 public elementary schools	26.5%	31	53.6	57.4	29.5	26.5	41.0	29.8	26.7	26.4	47.9	$8,555	$880	$7,674
Edna M Scott Elementary School	Public	1-5	404 E Third Street	Leland	38756	Washington County	Leland School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 686-5013	257	22	11.8	100.0%	7 (2.7%)	227 (88.3%)	9 (3.5%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	32.2	269^th of 390 public elementary schools	31.0%		15.2	336^th of 377 public elementary schools	10.9%	67	48.9	29.4	48.0		41.8	31.3	32.0		70.0	$8,507	$1,994	$6,513
O'Bannon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1209 S. Raceway Road	Greenville	38704	Washington County	Western Line School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 332-4830	476	43	10.9	100.0%	39 (8.2%)	416 (87.4%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	43.7	223^rd of 390 public elementary schools	42.8%		51.3	176^th of 377 public elementary schools	53.3%	47	54.0	52.0	53.9	41.8	54.0	33.3	41.3	35.9	62.9	$9,341	$1,156	$8,185
South Delta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	138 Weathers Avenue	Rolling Fork	39159	Sharkey County	South Delta School District	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 873-4849	275	23	11.9	100.0%	1 (0.4%)	268 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	12.9	352^nd of 390 public elementary schools	9.7%		7.4	369^th of 377 public elementary schools	2.1%	17	42.9	32.0	17.6		14.7	24.0	26.4		52.9	$9,609	$1,534	$8,075
Akin Elementary School	Public	1-5	361 Bowman Blvd.	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7161	352	20	17.3	100.0%	7 (2.0%)	330 (93.8%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.0%)	22.2	318^th of 390 public elementary schools	18.5%		24	305^th of 377 public elementary schools	19.1%	13	44.2	33.4	24.5		25.0	35.2	32.7		67.4	$7,251	$937	$6,314
Boyd Elementary School	Public	1-5	1021 South Colorado	Greenville	38703	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7166	311	20	15.3	100.0%	3 (1.0%)	304 (97.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	21	324^th of 390 public elementary schools	16.9%		30.8	273^rd of 377 public elementary schools	27.6%	51	53.0	36.8	26.6		53.0	28.1	26.6		31.3	$7,034	$916	$6,118
Trigg Elementary School	Public	1-5	3004 Lincoln Drive	Greenville	38703	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7177	251	19	13.2	100.0%	2 (0.8%)	248 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	20	332^nd of 390 public elementary schools	14.9%		45.7	203^rd of 377 public elementary schools	46.2%	129	37.8	37.8	24.3		51.4	33.3	16.2		51.3	$8,532	$1,236	$7,296
Stern Elementary School	Public	1-5	522 McAllister Street	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7131	176	16	11.1	100.0%	3 (1.7%)	173 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.6	375^th of 390 public elementary schools	3.8%		25.5	298^th of 377 public elementary schools	21.0%	77	24.3	32.3	16.0		32.4	8.8	24.0		28.0	$9,047	$1,543	$7,503
Webb Preparatory School	Public	K	600 S. Harvey Street	Greenville	38701	Washington County	Greenville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(662) 334-7146	254	31	8.1	100.0%	5 (2.0%)	241 (94.9%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)										$8,651	$1,063	$7,589

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanders Elementary School

What district is Sanders Elementary School in?

Hollandale School District

Is Sanders Elementary School a good school?

Sanders Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.6% of Mississippi elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Sanders Elementary School?

Students at Sanders Elementary School are 99% African American.

What schools do graduates of Sanders Elementary School attend?

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

High : Simmons High School

How many students attend Sanders Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 270 students attended Sanders Elementary School.

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