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Sandburg Elementary School

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Sandburg Elementary School ranks 109 th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

109^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 946 Colorado Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Colorado elementary schools

Summary

Sandburg Elementary School is a K-5 elementary school in Centennial, CO, serving 495 students as part of the Littleton School District No. 6, a highly rated district ranked in the 93rd percentile statewide. Sandburg itself ranks 109th out of 943 Colorado elementary schools for the 2025–2026 school year — the 88th percentile, earning a 4-star rating and placing it among the top 12% of elementary schools in the state.

Sandburg's biggest academic strength is math. With 73.4% of students proficient, it leads every nearby same-district elementary school, including Lois Lenski Elementary School (70.1%) and Runyon Elementary School (63.6%), and it outperforms the district by 15 points and the state by 36 points. English Language Arts is also solid at 66.2% proficient, above the district (62.1%) and state (44.7%) averages, though a few nearby schools — including Lois Lenski and Homestead Elementary School — score higher in reading. Attendance is another standout: only 8.5% of students are chronically absent, about half the district rate and one-third the state rate. Interestingly, Sandburg has the highest student–teacher ratio (20.2) among nearby schools, yet still outperforms schools with much smaller class sizes, suggesting instructional quality and strong attendance are driving results.

The clearest area for growth is science. Only 47.6% of 5th graders are proficient, below the district average of 51.1% and well behind schools like Ford Elementary (68.6%) and Lois Lenski (61.4%). Subgroup data shows the school serves female students exceptionally well, with a 91st-percentile statewide ranking this year, jumping from the 69th percentile the prior year. Sandburg's overall ranking has fluctuated — it dipped to the 80th percentile in 2024–2025 but rebounded to the 88th percentile this year. With strong math, excellent attendance, and a clear path forward in science, Sandburg remains one of the strongest elementary schools in the Centennial area.

495

Students ?

20.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,018

Per pupil spending ?

14.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6900 South Elizabeth Street
Centennial, CO 80122-1829

(303) 347-4675

District: Littleton School District No. 6

Students who attend Sandburg Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Arapahoe High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.4%

Hispanic:

12.3%

Two or more races:

5.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 90th percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Colorado average (66% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Colorado elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school66%

District avg60%

Colorado avg41%

109^th of 946

Colorado public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 12Elementary Schools in the Littleton School District No. 6

8^th of 114Littleton School District No. 6 among Colorado districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	86.9	109 of 946	88.5%	★★★★☆
2025	79.0	188 of 950	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	82.0	152 of 943	83.9%	★★★★☆
2023	85.0	120 of 933	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	83.6	125 of 921	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	82.1	133 of 710	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	85.3	116 of 965	88.0%	★★★★☆
2018	89.1	77 of 917	91.6%	★★★★★
2017	89.9	71 of 929	92.4%	★★★★★
2016	87.7	87 of 914	90.5%	★★★★★
2015	89.5	73 of 938	92.2%	★★★★★
2014	90.5	47 of 962	95.1%	★★★★★
2013	85.9	105 of 954	89.0%	★★★★☆
2012	88.1	86 of 935	90.8%	★★★★★
2011	89.4	63 of 935	93.3%	★★★★★
2010	89.5	60 of 925	93.5%	★★★★★
2009	82.8	123 of 872	85.9%	★★★★☆
2008	81.5	127 of 849	85.0%	★★★★☆
2007	79.8	138 of 852	83.8%	★★★★☆
2006	73.6	213 of 829	74.3%	★★★★☆
2005	74.3	221 of 823	73.1%	★★★★☆
2004	78.6	163 of 808	79.8%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	87.3	63 of 695	90.9%	★★★★★
2025	64.9	212 of 694	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.5	143 of 684	79.1%	★★★★☆
2023	77.9	119 of 642	81.5%	★★★★☆
2022	80.7	92 of 595	84.5%	★★★★☆
2021	80.9	70 of 351	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	82.0	102 of 758	86.5%	★★★★☆
2018	83.0	83 of 690	88.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	75.2	155 of 697	77.8%	★★★★☆
2025	75.6	147 of 700	79.0%	★★★★☆
2024	73.2	163 of 683	76.1%	★★★★☆
2023	78.1	123 of 649	81.0%	★★★★☆
2022	72.4	153 of 594	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	64.7	145 of 352	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	78.9	131 of 764	82.9%	★★★★☆
2018	83.9	87 of 693	87.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Colorado percentile	Rating
2026	69.7	145 of 547	73.5%	★★★★☆
2025	55.0	246 of 551	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.8	230 of 539	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.1	180 of 525	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	74.6	97 of 454	78.6%	★★★★☆
2019	73.0	128 of 596	78.5%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2026)91st percentile~ school

Male (2026)78th percentile-11 vs school

White (2026)73rd percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Colorado (2025-2026) ?

Math73%+36 vs state

English Language Arts66%+21 vs state

Science48%+12 vs state

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by a parent
Sunday, December 24, 2017

Had high hopes for our neighborhood school, but never really felt as though it was a "fit" for our kids. Each child had a couple of great teachers and a couple of adequate teachers (and a couple of pretty bad teachers, as well). My primary concern is for students with learning differences, as both of our kids fall into that category. As much as the school wants to improve in this area (even hiring an outstanding counselor) it simply lacks the resources or the understanding of this type of child, the various learning styles, and sufficient knowledge of the emotional/social aspects that, more often than not, go along with this learning profile. We transferred to another school where the difference is truly night and day. Behaviors and challenges are approached with a constructive/growth mindset as opposed to punitive. We now feel as though everyone from the P, the AP, the counselor, the GT coordinator, classroom teachers, etc. is there to support, love on, and grow our kiddos. Never felt that way at Sandburg. BTW - my wife and I are both educators with over 35 years of experience between us. If your kid is "in the box," you'll stand a much better chance of having a good experience. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				CMAS English Language Arts (2026)					CMAS Math (2026)					CMAS Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math 6th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Sandburg Elementary School	Public	K-5	6900 South Elizabeth Street	Centennial	80122	Arapahoe County	Littleton School District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(303) 347-4675	495	24	20.2	14.1%	398 (80.4%)	3 (0.6%)	61 (12.3%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.7%)	86.9	109^th of 946 public elementary schools	88.5%		79	188^th of 950 public elementary schools	80.2%	79	60.8	60.8	76.2		66.2	72.5	75.7	72.3		73.4	47.6	$18,018
Little Raven Elementary School	Public	K-5	6390 S. Windermere Steet	Littleton	80120	Arapahoe County	Littleton School District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(303) 347-4700	475	32	14.6	40.2%	275 (57.9%)	9 (1.9%)	159 (33.5%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.3%)	71.5	251^st of 946 public elementary schools	73.5%		57.4	389^th of 950 public elementary schools	59.1%	138	51.3	54.5	72.6		59.4	62.8	38.2	61.1		54.6	38.9	$18,256
Gudy Gaskill Elementary	Public	K-5	1603 E Euclid Ave	Centennial	80121	Arapahoe County	Littleton School District No. 6	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(303) 347-4534	508	34	15.0	28.0%	364 (71.7%)	5 (1.0%)	93 (18.3%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	37 (7.3%)	81.3	166^th of 946 public elementary schools	82.5%		81.4	158^th of 950 public elementary schools	83.4%	8	55.4	60.0	67.2		60.5	61.4	55.6	68.2		61.8	53.1	$18,961
Ford Elementary	Public	K-5	7300 South Clermont Drive	Centennial	80122	Arapahoe County	Littleton School District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(720) 360-2100	653	38	17.3	13.0%	524 (80.2%)	7 (1.1%)	64 (9.8%)	11 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	40 (6.1%)	80.5	171^st of 946 public elementary schools	81.9%		83.5	134^th of 950 public elementary schools	85.9%	37	51.9	52.4	81.2		61.5	53.6	53.8	73.5		60.1	68.6	$17,320
Hopkins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7171 South Pennsylvania Street	Centennial	80122	Arapahoe County	Littleton School District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(303) 347-4550	372	25	15.0	19.9%	278 (74.7%)	7 (1.9%)	48 (12.9%)	9 (2.4%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.0%)	75.7	214^th of 946 public elementary schools	77.4%		74.1	234^th of 950 public elementary schools	75.4%	20	68.6	67.2	54.3		62.8	67.3	50.7	47.1		54.0	50.0	$18,269
Lois Lenski Elementary School	Public	K-5	6350 South Fairfax Way	Centennial	80121	Arapahoe County	Littleton School District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(303) 347-4575	509	27	18.5	11.2%	401 (78.8%)	7 (1.4%)	52 (10.2%)	9 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (7.7%)	92.4	48^th of 946 public elementary schools	94.9%		91.2	61^st of 950 public elementary schools	93.6%	13	67.1	78.7	77.3		74.5	71.6	69.3	69.4		70.1	61.4	$16,760
Sand Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8898 South Maplewood Drive	Highlands Ranch	80126	Douglas County	Douglas County School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(303) 387-6600	322	24	13.5	27.3%	203 (63.0%)	6 (1.9%)	58 (18.0%)	24 (7.5%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (9.0%)	68.4	279^th of 946 public elementary schools	70.5%		77	211^th of 950 public elementary schools	77.8%	68	48.5	70.4	50.0	59.4	56.2	54.3	70.4	42.1	65.6	56.8	28.6	$21,285
Heritage Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6867 East Heritage Place South	Centennial	80111	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 554-3500	302	23	13.1	23.5%	180 (59.6%)	4 (1.3%)	26 (8.6%)	60 (19.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (10.3%)	87.7	97^th of 946 public elementary schools	89.7%		83.8	131^st of 950 public elementary schools	86.2%	34	62.0	68.3	78.0		69.4	56.0	68.9	72.0		65.8	57.1	$23,278
Runyon Elementary School	Public	K-5	7455 South Elati Street	Littleton	80120	Arapahoe County	Littleton School District No. 6	No	No	No	No	(303) 347-4650	423	26	16.5	20.3%	349 (82.5%)	8 (1.9%)	43 (10.2%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.8%)	83.8	141^st of 946 public elementary schools	85.1%		81.6	156^th of 950 public elementary schools	83.6%	15	46.3	75.8	68.4		63.4	58.2	69.8	63.2		63.6	60.5	$18,934
Homestead Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7451 South Homestead Parkway	Centennial	80112	Arapahoe County	Cherry Creek School District No. 5	No	No	No	No	(720) 554-3700	334	23	14.8	12.9%	256 (76.6%)	8 (2.4%)	30 (9.0%)	16 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (7.2%)	87.1	106^th of 946 public elementary schools	88.8%		92.3	50^th of 950 public elementary schools	94.7%	56	81.8	81.3	66.7		76.8	75.0	81.6	68.8		75.2	34.7	$20,511

Frequently Asked Questions about Sandburg Elementary School

Is Sandburg Elementary School a good school?

Sandburg Elementary School ranks 109^th of 946 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Sandburg Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sandburg Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Arapahoe High School

How many students attend Sandburg Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 495 students attended Sandburg Elementary School.

What district is Sandburg Elementary School in?

Littleton School District No. 6

What is the racial makeup of Sandburg Elementary School?

Students at Sandburg Elementary School are 80% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

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