SANDERS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SMES.PASCO.K12.FL.US

842 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sanders Memorial Elementary School, located in Land O' Lakes, Florida, is a public school serving students in the Pasco County School District. As a dedicated elementary institution, it focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school is part of a larger district-wide commitment to preparing students for future success through a diverse curriculum and supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners.

As a member of the Pasco County school system, Sanders Memorial utilizes the district’s resources and standards to foster a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, parents, and students. The school’s location in Land O' Lakes places it within a growing community, and it works to maintain strong ties with local families to enhance the educational experience. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, academic calendars, or specific school programs, the school maintains an official presence through the Pasco County Schools website at http://www.pasco.k12.fl.us.

842

Total Students

51.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SANDERS MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	161
Black	26
Asian	70
Two or More	53
American Indian	1

White
531 (63.1%)
Hispanic
161 (19.1%)
Asian
70 (8.3%)
Two or More
53 (6.3%)
Black
26 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	No
District:	PASCO
Phone:	(813)794-1500
Website:	http://SMES.PASCO.K12.FL.US
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	842
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	76
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 136

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 142

Grade 3 142

Grade 4 134

Grade 5 146