Mary Ann Sanders Elementary

558 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Ann Sanders Elementary is a public school located in the Sylvan Union School District in Modesto, California. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is situated in a residential area and plays a central role in the local community. It is known for its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that encourages student growth, social-emotional development, and foundational learning skills.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic achievement, often hosting programs and events designed to engage both students and families. With a focus on preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond, Mary Ann Sanders Elementary utilizes dedicated faculty and staff to cultivate a positive school culture. The campus is well-integrated into the surrounding Modesto neighborhood, serving as a primary educational hub for families in the 95355 zip code area.

558

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Ann Sanders Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	263
Black	16
Asian	88
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
263 (47.1%)
White
132 (23.7%)
Asian
88 (15.8%)
Two or More
49 (8.8%)
Black
16 (2.9%)
Pacific Islander
9 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sylvan Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)552-3200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 97

Grade 5 91

Grade 7 1