Sanford Elementary School serves 192 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
98%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sanford Elementary School?
192 students attend Sanford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sanford Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanford Elementary School?
Sanford Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sanford Elementary School offer ?
Sanford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sanford Elementary School part of?
Sanford Elementary School is part of Meridian Public Schools.
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