Serving 235 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sanford Elementary School's student population of 235 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sanford Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 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 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#831 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
32%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanford Elementary School's ranking?
Sanford Elementary School is ranked #831 out of 1,779 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% 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?
235 students attend Sanford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sanford Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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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