Sandersville Elementary

3025 Sandersville Rd
Lexington, KY 40511

765 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sandersville Elementary School, located on Sandersville Road in Lexington, Kentucky, is a well-regarded public school serving the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous core instruction and the holistic development of its students. With a focus on preparing children for future academic success, the school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population, balancing traditional curriculum with opportunities for social and emotional growth.

Beyond the classroom, Sandersville Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school frequently promotes a collaborative atmosphere where families are encouraged to participate in school life, which contributes to its welcoming campus culture. By integrating technology, extracurricular programs, and a dedicated teaching staff, Sandersville aims to cultivate an environment where students feel empowered to learn, explore their interests, and build a solid foundation for their educational journey.

765

Total Students

56.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandersville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	264
Hispanic	110
Black	252
Asian	74
Two or More	64
American Indian	1

White
264 (34.5%)
Black
252 (32.9%)
Hispanic
110 (14.4%)
Asian
74 (9.7%)
Two or More
64 (8.4%)
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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-4980
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	765
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	302
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 109

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 130

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 135

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Sandersville Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	30
Kindergarten	109
Grade 1	128
Grade 2	130
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	119
Grade 5	135

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Sandersville Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	395	51.6%
Male	370	48.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)