Sanford School

6900 Lancaster Pike, PO Box 888, Hockessin, DE, 19707-0197 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

The mission of Sanford School is to identify and develop the intellectual and creative talents of a diverse group of students. Within a caring and supportive college preparatory environment, students are encouraged and challenged to achieve their finest in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our ultimate goal is to teach students to live humanely within the Sanford community in order to prepare them to meet the demands and responsibilities of the future in the broader world....

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School Overview:

 
Sanford School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1930
County New Castle County, DE
Student Body
Total Students 616 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(DE) School Avg.
% Students of Color 25% 29%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 17 students
Kind - 29 students
Grade 1 - 41 students
Grade 2 - 41 students
Grade 3 - 34 students
Grade 4 - 44 students
Grade 5 - 39 students
Grade 6 - 48 students
Grade 7 - 44 students
Grade 8 - 44 students
Grade 9 - 56 students
Grade 10 - 64 students
Grade 11 - 54 students
Grade 12 - 61 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 85 teachers
Average Class Size 14
Number of AP Courses 16
Classroom dress code Casual
(Dress Code (not uniform) for Middle and Upper School students)
This School
(DE) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Ranges from $10,250 for Half-Day Junior Kindergarten to $21,250 for Upper School.
% on Financial Aid 28%
Average Financial Aid Grant $10,378
Head of School Douglas W. MacKelcan, Jr.
Admissions Director Andrew Walpole
Admissions Associate Heidi McGregor

School Notes:

  • The mission of Sanford School is to identify and develop the intellectual and creative talents of a diverse group of students. Within a caring and supportive college preparatory environment, students are encouraged and challenged to achieve their finest in academics, athletics, and the arts. Our ultimate goal is to teach students to live humanely within the Sanford community in order to prepare them to meet the demands and responsibilities of the future in the broader world.
  • Profile last updated: 09/17/2009

In the News:

  • 'Mrs. Sam' leaves legacy of dedication (The News Journal)
    posted on November 4, 2009 at 11:04:25 pm
    Sanford field hockey coach staying on as athletic director
  • Youth calendar (The News Journal)
    posted on October 26, 2009 at 08:07:47 am
    Send announcements of local tournaments, tryouts and league registrations to sports@delawareonline.com, by fax to 324-2298 or by mail to The News Journal Sports Department, 950 W. Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720
  • Peach Jam leaves N.J. junior atop hoops Class of 2011 (USA Today)
    posted on July 16, 2009 at 09:56:44 pm
    Michael Gilchrist of St. Patrick (Elizabeth, N.J.) was easily the top junior at the Nike Peach Jam. The 6-6 forward, playing for Team Final, led all juniors through pool play in rebounding and was No. 4 overall in blocks.
  • 2009 Hoop Group Elite Recap (Hoopville)
    posted on July 10, 2009 at 11:16:14 am
    We look back at the Hoop Group Elite Camp, held for the first time in a long time in a new location. The event had over 700 campers, and we found some who stood out.
  • Turning sunlight into speed (The News Journal)
    posted on May 14, 2009 at 07:56:50 am
    Skyline Middle School of Pike Creek won the Delaware Junior Solar Sprint Competition on Wednesday, edging out eight other middle schools to rack up its fifth straight championship.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19707)
School Zip (19707)
(DE) State Average
Population (Approximate) 15,209 people 783,525 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 66% 30%
Population Average Age 41 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.8 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $97,403 $52,624
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 8.4 rooms 6.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 27 years old 39 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 91% / 9% 70% / 30%

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