- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Land O Lakes, FL
Sanders Memorial Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sanders Memorial Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120153008337
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanders Memorial Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Land O Lakes · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanders Memorial Elementary School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanders Memorial Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Land O Lakes, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Sanders Memorial Elementary School held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 120153008337 · Land O Lakes, FL Other · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 16.2:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Sanders Memorial Elementary School held near 861 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.5 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Sanders Memorial Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 842
Sanders Memorial Elementary School
842 students
What this shows Sanders Memorial Elementary School reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanders Memorial Elementary School compares
Sanders Memorial Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 71% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 47% in Florida - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.1%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Sanders Memorial Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanders Memorial Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanders Memorial Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~842 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanders Memorial Elementary School
How many students attend Sanders Memorial Elementary School?
Sanders Memorial Elementary School has 842 students enrolled. It is a public school in Land O Lakes, FL. CCD year-over-year: 824 (2022-23) → 861 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanders Memorial Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanders Memorial Elementary School is 16.2:1, which is 9% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 3% higher 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 Memorial Elementary School?
15.3% of students at Sanders Memorial Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanders Memorial Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sanders Memorial Elementary School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Land O Lakes, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanders Memorial Elementary School?
Sanders Memorial Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Memorial Elementary School rank among schools in Land O Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanders Memorial Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Land O Lakes, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Land O Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Sanders Memorial Elementary School, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.