- Enrollment
- 2,370
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lexington, KY
Sandersville Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sandersville Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210186002189
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandersville Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #23 of 38
- schools in Lexington · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandersville Elementary has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandersville Elementary ranks #23 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY.
School address
District: Fayette County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210186002189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Sandersville Elementary grew from 721 students in 2022-23 to 769 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 55.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 210186002189 · Lexington, KY Other · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 15:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Lafayette High School (2,370 students)
Sandersville Elementary grew from 721 students in 2022-23 to 769 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE added 51.6 → 55.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Sandersville Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lafayette High
Lafayette High School
2,370 students
- Bryan Station
Bryan Station High School
2,030 students
- Henry Clay Hig
Henry Clay High School
1,939 students
- Paul Laurence
Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
1,828 students
- Frederick Doug
Frederick Douglass High School
1,770 students
- This school 765
Sandersville Elementary
765 students
What this shows Sandersville Elementary reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandersville Elementary compares
Sandersville Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▼ 31% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$18,318
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.5%
African American 32.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 8.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 34.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Sandersville Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
District finance for Fayette County reports $18,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandersville Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Station High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Henry Clay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frederick Douglass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandersville Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,939
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,828
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar other schools in Lexington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Coventry Oak Elementary
Standard public school
755 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Stonewall Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 14:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
643 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Tates Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 12:1 students per teacher
Lansdowne Elementary School
Standard public school
610 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Wellington Elementary
Standard public school
608 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandersville Elementary
How many students attend Sandersville Elementary?
Sandersville Elementary has 765 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lexington, KY. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 769 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandersville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandersville Elementary is 15:1, which is 1% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 4% 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 Sandersville Elementary?
41.1% of students at Sandersville Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandersville Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sandersville Elementary is White at 34.5% of enrollment, in Lexington, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandersville Elementary?
Sandersville Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Sandersville Elementary rank among schools in Lexington?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandersville Elementary ranks #23 of 38 schools in Lexington, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lexington on the city page.
What other schools are in Fayette County?
Besides Sandersville Elementary, Fayette County also operates Lafayette High School (2,370 students), Bryan Station High School (2,030 students), and Henry Clay High School (1,939 students). See the Fayette County district page for the complete list.