Sanders Elementary School

As a tight-knit primary school in Sanders, Arizona, Sanders Elementary School works with 267 students from grades pre-K through 7, overseen by Sanders Unified District (4156). Compared to the state average of about 451 students per school, that is 41% smaller than typical.

Sanders Unified District (4156) comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 624 students; Sanders Elementary School is among them.

In terms of who attends, Sanders Elementary School logs that nearly all students (90%) are Native American. The remainder looks like 6% Hispanic, 3% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Sanders Elementary School lists 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 13.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 17.0:1 average.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Apache County put median household income runs about $41,438, roughly 17% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 25%. In all, Apache County runs 67 public schools (combined enrollment of about 11,525 students), of which Sanders Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Valley High School, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Sanders Elementary School operates from an outlying location.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count shrank 15%: 314 students in 2018 compared to 267 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 17.0:1 in 2018 to 13.3:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.