Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sanders Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in KY
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Sanders Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanders Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Sanders Elementary School?
435 students attend Sanders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Sanders Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sanders Elementary School offer ?
Sanders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sanders Elementary School part of?
I love the school and the staff is amazing. I have been going For 4 years and all of those years have been absolutely joy-filled. 100% recommend if your looking for a school to send your child to.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ava
56/23/2017
Sanders is such a wonderful school. I wish that my child could stay at Sanders until they leave for college. We will definitely miss Sanders and their ability to build amazing relationships with their students and parents. Mrs. Cooper is the best!
- Posted by Parent - James
26/9/2015
Sanders has had seven teachers quit in the last two years and several of them have quit during the school years.
- Posted by Parent - trekk
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
