Sanford School
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....
School Overview:
Sanford School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| 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. |
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| % 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) |
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This School |
(DE) School Avg. |
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| 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.
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% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Hockessin Montessori School - 154 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Towle Institute - 157 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Wilmington Christian School - 483 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- The Tatnall School - 637 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- Gospel Chur Of God Deliverance - 9 students - 5.1 mi. away - view location
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