About This School
Sanders Elementary School is located in Austell, GA and is one of 73 elementary schools in Cobb County School District. It is a public school that serves 888 students in grades PK, K-5.
Sanders Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sanders Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Sanders Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sanders Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Sanders Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Georgia in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Sanders Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Sanders Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Georgia average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Sanders Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Cobb County District Spending
$9,557Per Pupil
The Cobb County spends $9,557 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 69% on instruction, 26% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Cobb County District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Good Shepherd Learning Center 1.5 miles | n/a | |
| Cumberland Christian Academy 1.6 miles | n/a | |
| Mableton Elementary School 1.8 miles |  |
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| Russell Elementary School 2 miles |  |
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| Cumberland Christian Academy 2.3 miles | n/a |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades PK, K-5
- Cobb County School District
Made AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Sanders Elementary School1550 Anderson Mill Rd
Austell, GA 30106
(770) 819-2568
www.cobb.k12.ga.us/~...
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Test Scores
About the CRCT
What is it?
The Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT) is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 1 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 3 through 8 in science and social studies.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
About the MGWA
What is it?
The MGWA is an annual test used to measure a student's mastery of specific skills as defined by the state.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grade 8 in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of three levels: did not meet standards, meets standards, and exceeds standards. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed the state standards.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Georgia, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CRCT Results and GHSGT Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 888
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Sanders Elementary School had 79% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Georgia had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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12:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Sanders Elementary School had 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Recent Reviews
Sanders Elementary School
The teachers at sanders are wonderful. They take their time to concentrate on each child needs. The administrators and office staff are friendly and very helpful.
Submitted by a Parent on Jan 20, 2012
Sanders Elementary School
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I think Sanders Elementary School could be a great school with more parent involvment. I also think that the teaching staff could be more divers to match the diversity of the students.
Submitted by a Parent on May 9, 2011
Sanders Elementary School
I am a teacher at Sanders Primary School. I have worked at a few different schools throughout my career and am extremely impressed with the teachers at Sanders. The teachers and other staff members at Sanders are the hardest working, most innovative, group of professionals I have come across. Our students and parents are lucky to have such wonderful teachers!
Submitted by a Teacher on Nov 24, 2008
School Boundaries
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