Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sanders Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 64% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in GA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Sanders Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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Sanders Elementary School's student population of 620 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Sanders Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanders Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1682 out of 2204 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
31%
18%
Black
59%
36%
White
6%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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Sanders Elementary School is ranked #1682 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are Sanders Elementary School often compared to?
Sanders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hendricks Elementary School, Powder Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend Sanders Elementary School?
620 students attend Sanders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sanders Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanders Elementary School?
Sanders Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sanders Elementary School offer ?
Sanders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sanders Elementary School part of?
Sanders Elementary School is part of Cobb County School District.
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The principal is good and most of the staffs are really concerned about the students well being.
Review Sanders Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
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