School overview
At a glance
Reported students
160
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
5.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Florida other enrollment
73th percentile
Compared with 448 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
472
RICHARD L. SANDERS SCHOOL: 160 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
5.2:1 reported; state peer median 10.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about RICHARD L. SANDERS SCHOOL
RICHARD L. SANDERS SCHOOL is a public other school serving grades KG–12 in PINELLAS PARK. It is one of 151 current school records connected to PINELLAS. NCES reports 160 students for 2024–25.
Among 448 other schools in Florida with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 52 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 73th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 5.2:1, below the Florida median of 10.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (51.9%) and White (36.3%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking RICHARD L. SANDERS SCHOOL
- 1How do the reported 5.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3How are the school's 0 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 77.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.3%
- Hispanic8.1%
- Black51.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported as offered
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as offered
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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