Serving 218 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sanford 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sanford Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Sanford, CO, encompassing approximately 138.7 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 18.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sanford Elementary School's student population of 218 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sanford 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 Sanford Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
37%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
White
65%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanford Elementary School's ranking?
Sanford Elementary School is ranked #750 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
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 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sanford Elementary School?
218 students attend Sanford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Sanford Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sanford Elementary School?
Sanford Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sanford Elementary School offer ?
Sanford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sanford Elementary School part of?
Sanford Elementary School is part of Sanford School District No. 6 In The County Of Conejos And.
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