Is Sanford Elementary School a good school?

Sanford Elementary School ranks 433 rd of 935 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sanford Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 230 students attended Sanford Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sanford Elementary School?

Students at Sanford Elementary School are 68% White, 30% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Sanford Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Sanford Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Sanford Junior/Senior High School

Sanford Elementary School in Sanford CO

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Sanford Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sanford School District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanford School District No. 6 40^th of 115 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sanford Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2004	54.28	403^rd	808	50.1%
2005	65.20	313^th	823	62.0%
2006	55.01	407^th	829	50.9%
2007	57.56	401^st	852	52.9%
2008	50.80	467^th	849	45.0%
2009	63.93	340^th	872	61.0%
2010	60.28	403^rd	925	56.4%
2011	68.03	313^th	935	66.5%
2012	65.96	340^th	935	63.6%
2013	73.81	242^nd	954	74.6%
2014	55.95	443^rd	962	54.0%
2015	45.04	475^th	938	49.4%
2016	59.17	330^th	914	63.9%
2017	50.72	413^th	929	55.5%
2018	63.07	300^th	917	67.3%
2019	60.03	367^th	965	62.0%
2021	52.59	358^th	710	49.6%
2022	44.63	472^nd	921	48.8%
2023	50.00	433^rd	933	53.6%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Monday, November 12, 2012

The teachers are exceptional and the community is the greatest! I drive 1300 miles a month so our son can go to Sanford. This is our second year of having our son in this school and we wouldn't trade it for anything! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sanford Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	178	0	0	63	0	n/a	n/a	241
1989	153	0	0	57	0	n/a	n/a	210
1990	193	0	0	74	0	n/a	n/a	267
1991	180	0	0	73	0	n/a	n/a	253
1992	167	0	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	231
1993	147	0	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	209
1994	161	0	0	67	0	n/a	n/a	228
1995	121	0	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	183
1996	121	0	0	62	0	n/a	n/a	183
1997	119	0	0	65	0	n/a	n/a	184
1998	121	0	0	72	0	n/a	n/a	193
1999	108	0	0	79	0	n/a	n/a	187
2000	134	0	0	84	0	n/a	n/a	218
2001	126	0	0	75	0	n/a	n/a	201
2002	138	1	0	85	0	n/a	n/a	224
2003	138	1	0	85	0	n/a	n/a	224
2004	119	0	0	78	0	n/a	n/a	197
2005	120	0	0	79	0	n/a	n/a	199
2006	115	0	0	80	0	n/a	n/a	195
2007	120	0	0	74	0	n/a	n/a	194
2008	133	0	2	77	0	n/a	n/a	212
2009	149	0	2	65	2	n/a	n/a	218
2010	150	0	2	59	3	n/a	n/a	214
2011	146	0	0	57	1	1	1	206
2012	152	0	0	58	0	0	2	212
2013	153	0	0	65	1	0	3	222
2014	150	0	0	67	0	0	5	222
2015	141	0	0	76	0	0	1	218
2016	142	0	0	71	0	0	1	214
2017	151	0	0	72	0	0	7	230
2018	147	1	0	68	1	0	4	221
2019	146	0	0	61	1	0	2	210
2020	152	2	0	65	0	0	1	220
2021	155	0	0	65	0	0	4	224
2022	149	2	0	69	1	0	0	221
2023	156	4	0	70	0	0	0	230

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sanford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	241	10.1	23.8	n/a
1989	210	11.9	17.6	17.1
1990	267	12.1	22.0	53.6
1991	253	11.8	21.4	52.6
1992	231	10.9	21.1	55.8
1993	209	10.1	20.7	44.5
1994	228	10.1	22.6	55.3
1995	183	9.7	18.9	64.5
1996	183	9.7	18.9	64.5
1997	184	9.7	19.0	58.7
1998	193	9.7	19.9	59.6
1999	187	9.5	19.7	58.8
2000	218	10.9	20.0	63.8
2001	201	11.1	18.1	63.2
2002	224	12.8	17.5	60.7
2003	224	12.8	17.5	60.7
2004	197	12.3	16.0	66
2005	199	12.3	16.2	63.3
2006	195	9.2	21.2	63.6
2007	194	10.7	18.1	64.4
2008	212	12.8	16.6	69.3
2009	218	12.7	17.2	69.3
2010	214	13.8	15.4	68.7
2011	206	12.2	16.8	67.5
2012	212	11.8	17.9	66
2013	222	12.8	17.3	59.5
2014	222	13.2	16.7	54.5
2015	218	14.0	15.5	54.1
2016	214	14.0	15.2	56.1
2017	230	13.6	16.8	63.5
2018	221	13.3	16.5	57.5
2019	210	12.5	16.6	59.5
2020	220	13.4	16.3	57.3
2021	224	13.1	17.0	46.9
2022	221	13.2	16.6	57.5
2023	230	13.3	17.2	46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sanford Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	241	10.1	23.8	n/a
1989	210	11.9	17.6	17.1
1990	267	12.1	22.0	53.6
1991	253	11.8	21.4	52.6
1992	231	10.9	21.1	55.8
1993	209	10.1	20.7	44.5
1994	228	10.1	22.6	55.3
1995	183	9.7	18.9	64.5
1996	183	9.7	18.9	64.5
1997	184	9.7	19.0	58.7
1998	193	9.7	19.9	59.6
1999	187	9.5	19.7	58.8
2000	218	10.9	20.0	63.8
2001	201	11.1	18.1	63.2
2002	224	12.8	17.5	60.7
2003	224	12.8	17.5	60.7
2004	197	12.3	16.0	66
2005	199	12.3	16.2	63.3
2006	195	9.2	21.2	63.6
2007	194	10.7	18.1	64.4
2008	212	12.8	16.6	69.3
2009	218	12.7	17.2	69.3
2010	214	13.8	15.4	68.7
2011	206	12.2	16.8	67.5
2012	212	11.8	17.9	66
2013	222	12.8	17.3	59.5
2014	222	13.2	16.7	54.5
2015	218	14.0	15.5	54.1
2016	214	14.0	15.2	56.1
2017	230	13.6	16.8	63.5
2018	221	13.3	16.5	57.5
2019	210	12.5	16.6	59.5
2020	220	13.4	16.3	57.3
2021	224	13.1	17.0	46.9
2022	221	13.2	16.6	57.5
2023	230	13.3	17.2	46.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sanford Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,378
2020	$9,629
2021	$9,901
2022	$11,261

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanford Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 367^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 433^rd of 933 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sanford Elementary School)	56	37	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sanford School District No. 6)	56	37	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	39.9	1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sanford Elementary School)	68	29.6	38.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sanford School District No. 6)	68	29.6	38.4%
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	40.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford Elementary School)	46.4	33.3	13.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford School District No. 6)	46.4	33.3	13.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48	43.8	4.2%
4th Grade Math (Sanford Elementary School)	50	51.9	1.9%
4th Grade Math (Sanford School District No. 6)	50	51.9	1.9%
4th Grade Math (Colorado)	33.6	32.7	0.9%
5th Grade Science (Sanford Elementary School)	37.9	42.9	5%
5th Grade Science (Sanford School District No. 6)	37.9	42.9	5%
5th Grade Science (Colorado)	35.9	33.9	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford Elementary School)	55.2	57.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford School District No. 6)	55.2	57.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	47.8	0.6%
5th Grade Math (Sanford Elementary School)	20.7	40	19.3%
5th Grade Math (Sanford School District No. 6)	20.7	40	19.3%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	36.5	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford Elementary School)	50	29.2	20.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford School District No. 6)	50	29.2	20.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	43.6	43.4	0.2%
6th Grade Math (Sanford Elementary School)	30	25	5%
6th Grade Math (Sanford School District No. 6)	30	25	5%
6th Grade Math (Colorado)	29.5	28.2	1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sanford Elementary School)	52	40.7	11.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sanford School District No. 6)	50	44.4	5.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Sanford Elementary School)	42.2	37.2	5%
All Grades Math (Sanford School District No. 6)	36.8	29.4	7.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	210	230	9.5%
African American	0	4
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	61	70	14.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	146	156	6.8%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.5%	46.5%	13%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				CMAS English Language Arts (2023)					CMAS Math (2023)					CMAS Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Sanford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	755 Second Street	Sanford	81151	Conejos County	Sanford School District No. 6	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(719) 274-5167	230	13	17.2	46.5%	156 (67.8%)	4 (1.7%)	70 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50	433^rd of 935 public elementary schools	53.7%		44.6	472^nd of 921 public elementary schools	48.8%	39	37.0	33.3	57.1	29.2	40.7	29.6	51.9	40.0	25.0	37.2	42.9	$11,261
La Jara Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	214 Poplar Street	La Jara	81140	Conejos County	North Conejos School District No. Re1J	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(719) 274-5791	204	16	13.1	68.1%	105 (51.5%)	0 (0.0%)	96 (47.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	65.6	289^th of 935 public elementary schools	69.1%		84.7	112^th of 921 public elementary schools	87.8%	177	54.8	70.4	63.4		62.6	48.4		36.6			31.7	$10,292
Manassa Elementary School	Public	K-5	200 South 5th Street	Manassa	81141	Conejos County	North Conejos School District No. Re1J	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(719) 843-5277	198	15	13.6	67.7%	83 (41.9%)	0 (0.0%)	114 (57.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	50.4	428^th of 935 public elementary schools	54.2%		48.2	445^th of 921 public elementary schools	51.7%	17	50.0		32.4			68.4	41.4	20.6		44.6	23.5	$10,976
Guadalupe Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	13099 County Rd G	Antonito	81120	Conejos County	South Conejos School District No. Re10	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(303) 866-6600	102	9	11.3	81.4%	9 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												$28,272
Alamosa Elementary School 3-5	Public	3-5	1709 West 10th Street Buildin	Alamosa	81101	Alamosa County	Alamosa School District No. Re-11J	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(719) 587-1600	504	34	15.0	66.1%	156 (31.0%)	6 (1.2%)	324 (64.3%)	3 (0.6%)	5 (1.0%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	26.1	653^rd of 935 public elementary schools	30.2%					(n/a)	24.7	38.8	39.6		33.9	26.0	24.5	20.8		23.8	17.7	$16,664
Alamosa Elementary School K-2	Public	K-2	1707 West 10th Street Buildin	Alamosa	81101	Alamosa County	Alamosa School District No. Re-11J	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(719) 587-6600	433	30	14.4	63.7%	168 (38.8%)	3 (0.7%)	239 (55.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.8%)								(n/a)												$5,139

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