Sanderson Public School in Sanderson, Texas on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sanderson Public School is a rural public school in Sanderson, Texas that is part of Terrell County Independent School District. It serves 139 students in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.7:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 12

139 Students

16 Teachers

302 2nd Street

Sanderson, TX 79848 View local requests

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Sanderson Public School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Rivera

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Sanderson Public School Demographics

49%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

54%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Sanderson Public School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 7, 2026

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