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Sandburg Elementary School

Summary:

Sandburg Elementary School is a public K-5 school located in Centennial, Colorado, serving a student population of 489. As part of the highly-ranked Littleton School District No. 6, Sandburg consistently performs above state and district averages in academic assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science that outpace the competition.

Sandburg's academic excellence is reflected in its statewide ranking, which places it in the top 15% of Colorado elementary schools. This high performance extends to both female and male students. However, Sandburg's student population is relatively homogeneous, with a predominantly White demographic and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher socioeconomic status compared to nearby schools like Field Elementary, which has a much more diverse student body and a higher rate of free and reduced lunch.

While Sandburg's academic achievements are impressive, it is not the only high-performing school in the area. Neighboring schools such as Sand Creek Elementary (Douglas County) and Heritage Elementary (Cherry Creek) also demonstrate strong academic performance, with some metrics even exceeding Sandburg's. This suggests that parents in the Centennial area have access to multiple excellent educational options for their children.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6900 South Elizabeth Street
       Centennial, CO  80122-1829

(303) 347-4675

District: Littleton School District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,193 Help


Students who attend Sandburg Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Arapahoe High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.1 Help
Number of students:  489

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.2%
Hispanic:
10.0%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sandburg Elementary School ranks better than 83.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 6th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Littleton School District No. 6. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.04. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Sandburg Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Littleton School District No. 6.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandburg Elementary School is $16,193, which is the 5th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Littleton School District No. 6.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandburg Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandburg Elementary School 152nd of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Sandburg Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Littleton School District No. 6:

SchoolDigger ranks Littleton School District No. 6 9th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sandburg Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sandburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.64 163rd 808 79.8%
2005 74.31 221st 823 73.1%
2006 73.55 213th 829 74.3%
2007 79.78 138th 852 83.8%
2008 81.53 127th 849 85.0%
2009 82.80 123rd 872 85.9%
2010 89.54 60th 925 93.5%
2011 89.39 63rd 935 93.3%
2012 88.10 86th 935 90.8%
2013 85.92 105th 954 89.0%
2014 90.49 47th 962 95.1%
2015 89.53 73rd 938 92.2%
2016 87.66 87th 914 90.5%
2017 89.93 71st 929 92.4%
2018 89.05 77th 917 91.6%
2019 85.29 116th 965 88.0%
2021 82.12 133rd 710 81.3%
2022 83.57 125th 921 86.4%
2023 85.03 120th 933 87.1%
2024 82.04 152nd 943 83.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Sandburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.98 83rd 690 88.0%
2019 81.99 102nd 758 86.5%
2021 80.91 70th 351 80.1%
2022 80.70 92nd 595 84.5%
2023 77.88 119th 642 81.5%
2024 74.50 143rd 684 79.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Sandburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.95 87th 693 87.4%
2019 78.92 131st 764 82.9%
2021 64.74 145th 352 58.8%
2022 72.40 153rd 594 74.2%
2023 78.14 123rd 649 81.0%
2024 73.15 163rd 683 76.1%
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Rank History for White students at Sandburg Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.96 128th 596 78.5%
2022 74.63 97th 454 78.6%
2023 64.13 180th 525 65.7%
2024 56.82 230th 539 57.3%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, December 24, 2017

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Sandburg Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 455 2 7 11 3 n/a n/a 0 478
1989 478 5 11 11 2 n/a n/a 0 507
1990 513 3 11 8 2 n/a n/a 0 537
1991 513 1 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 531
1992 515 1 9 10 1 n/a n/a 0 536
1993 557 2 14 8 3 n/a n/a 0 584
1994 558 2 10 9 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1995 514 3 10 2 2 n/a n/a 0 531
1996 514 3 10 2 2 n/a n/a 0 531
1997 456 0 8 7 5 n/a n/a 0 476
1998 424 1 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 442
1999 403 0 7 18 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2000 385 1 6 17 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2001 421 2 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2002 401 3 11 16 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2003 401 3 11 16 1 n/a n/a 0 432
2004 381 7 13 25 2 n/a n/a 0 428
2005 391 5 13 20 2 n/a n/a 0 431
2006 410 5 12 21 3 n/a n/a 0 451
2007 418 7 11 15 3 n/a n/a 0 454
2008 467 4 15 21 4 n/a n/a 0 511
2009 474 5 19 16 4 n/a n/a 0 518
2010 493 7 21 12 3 n/a n/a 0 536
2011 440 3 18 34 6 1 15 0 517
2012 468 4 17 44 5 2 17 0 557
2013 476 4 19 39 6 2 15 0 561
2014 537 7 16 45 5 2 11 0 623
2015 422 1 15 38 5 0 21 0 502
2016 411 1 10 36 5 0 26 0 489
2017 437 1 7 42 2 0 22 0 511
2018 437 2 10 28 1 0 25 0 503
2019 409 1 12 28 0 0 20 0 470
2020 394 0 9 21 2 0 15 0 441
2021 346 1 7 18 3 0 13 0 388
2022 393 1 7 39 3 0 25 0 468
2023 407 0 8 49 1 0 24 0 489

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 Sandburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 23.5 20.3 n/a
1989 507 22.5 22.5 1.2
1990 537 23.0 23.3 0.2
1991 531 23.1 22.9 0.6
1992 536 24.1 22.2 0.4
1993 584 27.1 21.5 1.2
1994 579 27.4 21.1 0.7
1995 531 27.3 19.5 1.3
1996 531 27.3 19.5 1.3
1997 476 21.6 22.0 1.1
1998 442 22.6 19.6 1.4
1999 428 20.5 20.9 1.2
2000 409 18.9 21.6 4.4
2001 447 20.9 21.4 5.1
2002 432 26.5 16.3 3
2003 432 26.5 16.3 3
2004 428 24.4 17.5 7.7
2005 431 24.3 17.7 6.7
2006 451 23.8 18.9 6.2
2007 454 23.0 19.7 7.9
2008 511 24.0 21.3 7.8
2009 518 24.0 21.6 7.1
2010 536 24.0 22.2 6.7
2011 517 23.1 22.3 7.5
2012 557 22.2 24.9 9
2013 561 24.2 23.1 9.1
2014 623 22.9 27.1 6.6
2015 502 23.0 21.8 4.6
2016 489 25.0 19.5 6.7
2017 511 25.4 20.0 5.5
2018 503 24.4 20.6 6
2019 470 23.9 19.6 6.6
2020 441 23.5 18.7 7
2021 388 22.5 17.2 9
2022 468 23.6 19.8 8.5
2023 489 25.6 19.1 9.8

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 Sandburg Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 478 23.5 20.3 n/a
1989 507 22.5 22.5 1.2
1990 537 23.0 23.3 0.2
1991 531 23.1 22.9 0.6
1992 536 24.1 22.2 0.4
1993 584 27.1 21.5 1.2
1994 579 27.4 21.1 0.7
1995 531 27.3 19.5 1.3
1996 531 27.3 19.5 1.3
1997 476 21.6 22.0 1.1
1998 442 22.6 19.6 1.4
1999 428 20.5 20.9 1.2
2000 409 18.9 21.6 4.4
2001 447 20.9 21.4 5.1
2002 432 26.5 16.3 3
2003 432 26.5 16.3 3
2004 428 24.4 17.5 7.7
2005 431 24.3 17.7 6.7
2006 451 23.8 18.9 6.2
2007 454 23.0 19.7 7.9
2008 511 24.0 21.3 7.8
2009 518 24.0 21.6 7.1
2010 536 24.0 22.2 6.7
2011 517 23.1 22.3 7.5
2012 557 22.2 24.9 9
2013 561 24.2 23.1 9.1
2014 623 22.9 27.1 6.6
2015 502 23.0 21.8 4.6
2016 489 25.0 19.5 6.7
2017 511 25.4 20.0 5.5
2018 503 24.4 20.6 6
2019 470 23.9 19.6 6.6
2020 441 23.5 18.7 7
2021 388 22.5 17.2 9
2022 468 23.6 19.8 8.5
2023 489 25.6 19.1 9.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sandburg Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,906
2020 $12,363
2021 $12,886
2022 $13,695
2023 $16,193

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandburg 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 116th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 120th of 933 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sandburg Elementary School)54.755.3
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)56.449.9
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sandburg Elementary School)49.369.7
 20.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Littleton School District No. 6)5554.8
 0.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sandburg Elementary School)71.177.3
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)6659.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Sandburg Elementary School)52.657.6
 5%
   4th Grade Math (Littleton School District No. 6)45.141.3
 3.8%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Sandburg Elementary School)65.843.8
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Littleton School District No. 6)55.544.4
 11.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sandburg Elementary School)71.666.7
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)66.461.5
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Sandburg Elementary School)67.961.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Math (Littleton School District No. 6)52.850.2
 2.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sandburg Elementary School)65.965.9
   All Grades English Language Arts (Littleton School District No. 6)64.159.9
 4.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Sandburg Elementary School)56.963.1
 6.2%
   All Grades Math (Littleton School District No. 6)52.551.2
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students470489
 4%
African American10
 100%
American Indian01
Asian128
 33.3%
Hispanic2849
 75%
Pacific Islander00
White409407
 0.5%
Two or More Races2024
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.6%9.8%
 3.2%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 489 students attended Sandburg Elementary School.

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

High : Arapahoe High School

Students at Sandburg Elementary School are 83% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Sandburg Elementary School ranks 152nd of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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