Sanford Elementary School
Tel:
(719)274-5167
- Sanford Elementary School serves 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
Top Placements
Sanford Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sanford Elementary School's student population of 230 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 230 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sanford Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sanford Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #543 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 31% | 34% |
| White | 66% | 53% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 16% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sanford No. 6 in the county of Conejos and School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Sanford Elementary School is Sanford Junior/senior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Conejos Alternative Program (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sanford Sanford Junior/senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 163 students
0.0 miles
755 Second Street
Sanford, CO 81151
(719)274-5167 0.0 7-12 163 - La Jara North Conejos Alternative Program Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 42 students
0.2 miles
635 Main Street
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-4220 0.2 K-12 42 - Manassa Manassa Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 202 students
2.7 miles
200 South 5th Street
Manassa, CO 81141
(719)843-5277 2.7 K-5 202 - La Jara Centauri High School Grades: 9-12 | 292 students
5.5 miles
17889 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-5178 5.5 9-12 292 - La Jara Centauri Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 216 students
5.5 miles
17891 Us Hwy 285
La Jara, CO 81140
(719)274-4301 5.5 6-8 216
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