Sanborn Elementary School

2235 Vivian Street
Longmont, CO 80501
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sanborn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50% in CO
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Sanborn Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres

School Rankings

Sanborn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanborn Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#820 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
35-39%
33%
35-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
52%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sanborn Elementary School's ranking?
Sanborn Elementary School is ranked #820 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sanborn Elementary School often compared to?
Sanborn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longmont Estates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sanborn Elementary School?
239 students attend Sanborn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sanborn Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanborn Elementary School?
Sanborn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sanborn Elementary School offer ?
Sanborn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sanborn Elementary School part of?
Sanborn Elementary School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 239 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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