Sanford Middle School
- 533 Students
- 34.4 Teachers (FTE)
- 15.5:1 Student:Teacher
- 05–08 Grade Range
- Open Status
- (334)705-6040 Phone
- http://www.lee.k12.al.us Website
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Sanford Middle School
Opelika, AL 36804
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 05–08 SchoolScore™ C (66)
533
Students
34.4
Teachers
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
(334)705-6040
Phone
http://www.lee.k12.al.us
Website
Sanford Middle School is a public Middle school located in Opelika, ALABAMA, operated by the Lee County school district. It serves grades 05–08.
Key statistics: 533 students enrolled; a 15.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.
Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.
vs Alabama Middle School Average
Enrollment
533.0
State avg: 512.0
▲ 4% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
State avg: 17.9:1
▼ 13% better
Free Lunch %
60.4%
State avg: 58.4%
▲ 3% worse
School Details
School Name
Sanford Middle School
NCESSCH ID
010207000793
State School ID
AL-041-0040
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1500 Lee Road 11
City
Opelika
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
36804
County
Lee County
Metro Area
Auburn-Opelika, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
0103
State Leg. Upper
01027
State Leg. Lower
01083
Latitude
32.49695
Longitude
-85.39657
Grades Offered
5th
6th
7th
8th
533
Total Students
34.4
Teachers FTE
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
34.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Teachers (FTE) | 34.4 |
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
| Program | Students | % of Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| No Category Codes | 322 | 60.4% |
| Not Applicable | 322 | 60.4% |
District Info
District Name
Lee County
LEAID
0102070
State LEA ID
AL-041
Phone
(334)705-6000
Website
http://www.lee.k12.al.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Opelika
District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$145,509K
Federal Revenue
$21,410K
State Revenue
$78,527K
Local Revenue
$45,572K
Total Expenditure
$134,111K
Instruction Exp.
$68,167K
Support Services
$42,881K
Other Current Exp.
$5,970K
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sanford Middle School, answered using official NCES data.