Sandersville Elementary School

3025 Sandersville Rd
Lexington, KY 40511
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 769 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandersville Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 10% in KY
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sandersville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

School Overview

Sandersville Elementary School's student population of 769 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers

School Rankings

Sandersville Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandersville Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#106 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
57%
38%
61%
45%
35-39%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
15%
10%
Black
33%
11%
White
36%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.73
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sandersville Elementary School's ranking?
Sandersville Elementary School is ranked #106 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Sandersville Elementary School often compared to?
Sandersville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wellington Elementary School, Rosa Parks Elementary School, Southern Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Sandersville Elementary School?
769 students attend Sandersville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Sandersville Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandersville Elementary School?
Sandersville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sandersville Elementary School offer ?
Sandersville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sandersville Elementary School part of?
Sandersville Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Sandersville Elementary School located?
Sandersville Elementary School is located in the Masterson Station neighborhood of Lexington, KY.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 769 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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