Sanderson Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
36%
53%
Black
64%
13%
White
n/a
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sanderson Elementary School?
251 students attend Sanderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sanderson Elementary School students are Black, and 36% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanderson Elementary School?
Sanderson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sanderson Elementary School offer ?
Sanderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sanderson Elementary School part of?
Sanderson Elementary School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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