Serving 293 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sanderson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the Ohio state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2009–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75-79%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
5%
Black
(15-16)1%
17%
Showing 2006–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
(15-16)92%
71%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
42%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% OH state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% OH state average).
How many students attend Sanderson Elementary School?
293 students attend Sanderson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sanderson Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanderson Elementary School?
Sanderson Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sanderson Elementary School offer ?
Sanderson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sanderson Elementary School part of?
Sanderson Elementary School is part of Lancaster City School District.
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