Below Average
#1119 of 1,284 schools in KY
Sanders Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson County · Louisville, KY
A Jefferson County elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8408 Terry Road, Louisville, KY 40258
- Math 20% proficient (2025)
- Reading 29% proficient (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sanders Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 KSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sanders Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,263
Median home value
$173,100
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
16.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 40258; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Haven Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 178 | Compare → |
| Wilkerson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| St Andrew AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 143 | Compare → |
| Eisenhower ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 596 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 171
- Rank in district
- #101 of 149
- District spending per student
- $18,200NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sanders Elementary is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sanders Elementary
Sanders Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisville, KY, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,119 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sanders Elementary
What grades does Sanders Elementary serve?
Sanders Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sanders Elementary?
Sanders Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanders Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanders Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sanders Elementary rank in KY?
Sanders Elementary ranks #1,119 of 1,284 schools in KY.
What is Sanders Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sanders Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sanders Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanders Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sanders Elementary a charter school?
No, Sanders Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sanders Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sanders Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sanders Elementary?
79.8% of students at Sanders Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (502) 485-8322
- Area population (ZIP 40258)
- 26,590
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 40258; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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