Sanford Elementary School serves 253 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
253 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
99%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sanford Elementary School?
253 students attend Sanford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sanford Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanford Elementary School?
Sanford Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sanford Elementary School offer ?
Sanford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sanford Elementary School part of?
Sanford Elementary School is part of Marshall County Schools.
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