Serving 526 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sanborn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sanborn Elementary School serves the northern part of Chandler, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sanborn Elementary School's student population of 526 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sanborn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanborn Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#950 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
55%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanborn Elementary School's ranking?
Sanborn Elementary School is ranked #950 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sanborn Elementary School often compared to?
Sanborn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salk Elementary School, Curry Elementary School, Rudy G Bologna Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sanborn Elementary School?
526 students attend Sanborn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Sanborn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanborn Elementary School?
Sanborn Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sanborn Elementary School offer ?
Sanborn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sanborn Elementary School part of?
Sanborn Elementary School is part of Chandler Unified District #80 (4242).
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