Sanborn Elementary School

Sanborn Elementary School is a moderately sized elementary school in CHANDLER, Arizona, run under Chandler Unified District #80 (4242). The school hosts 526 students in grades pre-K through 6.

Within Chandler Unified District #80 (4242), which oversees 48 schools and 41,421 students, Sanborn Elementary School is one campus in the system.

On demographics, Sanborn Elementary School logs that the largest single group is Hispanic at 55%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest breaks down as 26% White, 8% multiracial, 4% Black, 4% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 31% Hispanic, putting the school's mix meaningfully more Hispanic than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Sanborn Elementary School has 37 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.0:1, putting Sanborn Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Maricopa County) shows that the typical household earns roughly $89,300 per year, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 8%. Across Maricopa County's 1352 public schools (combined enrollment of about 725,139 students), Sanborn Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Shumway Leadership Academy, roughly 0.7 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in an urban setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sanborn Elementary School has contracted 16%, going from 624 students in 2018 to 526 in 2025.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.