JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8

www.sanderlinib.com/

817 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

James B. Sanderlin PK-8 is a public school located in St. Petersburg, Florida, that serves as an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. It is distinguished by its commitment to the IB framework, offering both the Primary Years Programme (PYP) for grades PK–5 and the Middle Years Programme (MYP) for grades 6–8. The school emphasizes a rigorous, inquiry-based curriculum designed to develop global-minded citizens who are critical thinkers, effective communicators, and lifelong learners.

Beyond its academic focus, Sanderlin PK-8 is known for fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that prioritizes social-emotional growth alongside traditional academics. The school integrates IB values—such as being reflective, principled, and open-minded—into the daily classroom experience. By maintaining a continuous academic path from preschool through middle school, the institution aims to create a cohesive educational foundation that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond within the Pinellas County school system.

817

Total Students

56.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	71
Black	317
Asian	29
Two or More	66
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
331 (40.5%)
Black
317 (38.8%)
Hispanic
71 (8.7%)
Two or More
66 (8.1%)
Asian
29 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	PINELLAS
Phone:	(727)552-1700
Website:	http://www.sanderlinib.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	817
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	264
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 87

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 87

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	87
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	84
Grade 5	87
Grade 6	104
Grade 7	104
Grade 8	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JAMES B. SANDERLIN K-8
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	408	49.9%
Male	409	50.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)