Elementary Schools in Sanford School District No. 6

Sanford School District No. 6 in Colorado has only one elementary school, Sanford Elementary School, which serves students from preschool through 6th grade. The school has a student population that is predominantly White (67.83%) and Hispanic (30.43%), and a relatively high percentage of students (46.52%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students.

Sanford Elementary School has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past three years, moving from 472nd out of 921 Colorado elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 350th out of 943 in the current school year. The school's test scores are generally on par with or slightly above the Sanford School District No. 6 and the state of Colorado averages in most subject areas and grade levels, with its strongest performance in 3rd grade CMAS/Math and a potential opportunity for improvement in 6th grade CMAS/Math.

Despite the challenges of serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, Sanford Elementary School appears to be a solid performer within the Sanford School District No. 6, with consistent test scores and a steady improvement in its statewide ranking. The school's student-teacher ratio of 17.2 is slightly lower than the national average, and the data suggests that the school is making progress in addressing the unique needs of its student population.