Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sanders Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sanders Elementary School's student population of 279 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Sanders Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanders Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
86%
53%
Black
2%
13%
White
9%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanders Elementary School's ranking?
Sanders Elementary School is ranked #5247 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Sanders Elementary School often compared to?
Sanders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yeager Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sanders Elementary School?
279 students attend Sanders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sanders Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanders Elementary School?
Sanders Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sanders Elementary School offer ?
Sanders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sanders Elementary School part of?
Sanders Elementary School is part of Corpus Christi Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Sanders Elementary School located?
Sanders Elementary School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Corpus Christi, TX. There are 21 other public schools located in South Side.
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