- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanders, AZ
Sanders Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sanders Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040674000572
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanders Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arizona schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sanders · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanders Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanders Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sanders, AZ.
School address
District: Sanders Unified District (4156) · Arizona
NCES ID 040674000572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Sanders Elementary School grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+14.2%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 040674000572 · Sanders, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 12.7:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (193 students)
Sanders Elementary School grew from 247 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (+14.2%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Sanders Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sanders Elementary School
267 students
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
193 students
- Sanders Middle
Sanders Middle School
164 students
What this shows Sanders Elementary School reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanders Elementary School compares
Sanders Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 25% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 69% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 19% in Arizona - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,901
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
American Indian / Alaska Native 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: American Indian / Alaska Native at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Sanders Elementary School is less mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Sanders Unified District (4156) reports $21,901 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanders Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sanders Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanders Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 164
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanders Elementary School
How many students attend Sanders Elementary School?
Sanders Elementary School has 267 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sanders, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanders Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanders Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 25% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sanders Elementary School?
81.8% of students at Sanders Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanders Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sanders Elementary School is American Indian / Alaska Native at 89.9% of enrollment, in Sanders, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanders Elementary School?
Sanders Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sanders Elementary School rank among public schools in Sanders?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanders Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sanders, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sanders Unified District (4156)?
Besides Sanders Elementary School, Sanders Unified District (4156) also operates Valley High School (193 students) and Sanders Middle School (164 students). See the Sanders Unified District (4156) district page for the complete list.