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Sanford Elementary School

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Sanford Elementary School ranks 507 th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 1-4

507^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 872 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 42% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

Sanford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montevideo, Minnesota, serving 259 students in grades 1-4. The school is part of the Montevideo Public School District, which is ranked 199 out of 446 districts in the state.

Academically, Sanford Elementary has consistently performed in the middle range of Minnesota elementary schools, with proficiency rates in Math and Reading assessments generally below the state average. However, the school outperforms its district average in Math, suggesting it may be one of the stronger performing schools within the Montevideo district. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools, ranging from 12:1 to 14.1:1 in recent years.

While Sanford Elementary faces challenges in overall academic performance, it appears to be relatively strong in serving specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and English Language Learners, as indicated by their higher rankings compared to other Minnesota elementary schools. The school's performance is generally on par with or slightly better than the other nearby schools in the Montevideo district, but it lags behind the higher-performing Stevens Elementary in the Dawson-Boyd Public School District. Identifying and addressing the root causes of Sanford Elementary's underperformance, while building on its existing strengths, could be valuable areas of focus for the school and district to improve educational outcomes for its students.

277

Students ?

15.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,064

Per pupil spending ?

54.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

412 S 13th St
Montevideo, MN 56265-2099

(320) 269-6538

District: Montevideo Public School District

Students who attend Sanford Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Montevideo Middle
High:	Montevideo Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.6%

Hispanic:

27.4%

Two or more races:

5.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 7th percentile in 2006 → 42nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 35 percentile points since 2006

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg44%

Minnesota avg47%

507^th of 872

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 42%▼ down 3 pts since 2023

From bottom 45% (2023) to bottom 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

199^th of 446Montevideo Public School District among Minnesota 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	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	46.5	507 of 872	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.8	547 of 881	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	51.6	462 of 845	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.6	520 of 803	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.6	287 of 434	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	51.9	459 of 781	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	23.4	683 of 777	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	11.3	701 of 756	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	59.8	76 of 303	74.9%	★★★★☆
2024	47.0	138 of 303	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.5	162 of 276	41.3%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	36.5	546 of 799	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.1	586 of 809	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	49.8	444 of 787	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	45.0	120 of 238	49.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	40.3	165 of 249	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.6	117 of 214	45.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	47.3	413 of 764	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	52.8	377 of 793	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.4	401 of 774	48.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	53.7	408 of 812	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	54.3	410 of 826	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.7	433 of 799	45.8%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	61.0	181 of 562	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.9	198 of 572	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.2	228 of 524	56.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	45.3	417 of 714	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.7	471 of 730	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.5	401 of 712	43.7%	★★☆☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2025)75th percentile+33 vs school

Special Education (2025)68th percentile+26 vs school

Male (2025)50th percentile+8 vs school

Hispanic (2025)50th percentile+8 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)46th percentile+4 vs school

White (2025)42nd percentile~ school

Female (2025)32nd percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Math48%+3 vs state

Reading45%-5 vs state

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Schools Near Sanford Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)					MCA-III Reading (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Sanford Elementary School	Public	1-4	412 S 13th St	Montevideo	56265	Chippewa County	Montevideo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 269-6538	277	18	15.3	54.9%	179 (64.6%)	1 (0.4%)	76 (27.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	16 (5.8%)	46.5	507^th of 872 public elementary schools	41.9%		44.8	547^th of 881 public elementary schools	37.9%	40	49.5	46.4			47.8	48.6	41.6			44.8	$19,064
Ramsey Elementary	Public	K-2	501 Hamilton Ave	Montevideo	56265	Chippewa County	Montevideo Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 269-6584	260	20	12.8	62.7%	135 (51.9%)	6 (2.3%)	100 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.7%)	10 (3.8%)								(n/a)											$12,147
Bert Raney Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	555 7th Ave	Granite Falls	56241	Yellow Medicine County	Yellow Medicine East	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 564-4081	284	25	11.2	53.2%	182 (64.1%)	3 (1.1%)	47 (16.5%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (11.6%)	41	562^nd of 872 public elementary schools	35.6%		52.3	464^th of 881 public elementary schools	47.3%	98	44.4	32.6	50.0		41.5	36.1	30.4	69.4		44.1	$14,264
MACCRAY Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	711 Wolverine Dr	Clara City	56222	Chippewa County	MACCRAY School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(320) 847-2154	320	32	10.0	45.9%	256 (80.0%)	2 (0.6%)	51 (15.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	5 (1.6%)	43.9	530^th of 872 public elementary schools	39.2%		46.1	538^th of 881 public elementary schools	38.9%	8	39.0	57.1	46.7		47.0	31.6	38.8	55.0		42.2
Stevens Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	848 Chestnut St	Dawson	56232	Lac qui Parle County	Dawson-Boyd Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(320) 769-4590	297	26	11.5	40.7%	240 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.1%)	76	195^th of 872 public elementary schools	77.6%		70.5	250^th of 881 public elementary schools	71.6%	55	80.5	78.4	50.0	37.5	61.1	63.4	62.2	59.1	60.0	61.1	$11,674

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanford Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Sanford Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Montevideo Middle
High : Montevideo Senior High

What district is Sanford Elementary School in?

Montevideo Public School District

Is Sanford Elementary School a good school?

Sanford Elementary School ranks 507^th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sanford Elementary School?

Students at Sanford Elementary School are 65% White, 27% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.

How many students attend Sanford Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 277 students attended Sanford Elementary School.

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