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Sanborn Elementary School

Summary:

Sanborn Elementary School is a public elementary school in Longmont, Colorado, serving 267 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the St. Vrain Valley School District, which is ranked 33 out of 116 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Sanborn has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (34.46%) compared to the state average, its academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally below the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.2% of Sanborn students were proficient or better in CMAS Math, compared to 42.5% for the district and 34.2% for the state. Sanborn has also consistently ranked in the bottom half of Colorado elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years, lower than the district and state averages.

Interestingly, Sanborn's academic performance is significantly lower than many of the nearby schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District, such as Hygiene Elementary and Central Elementary, which both have much higher CMAS proficiency rates and are ranked in the top 10% of Colorado elementary schools. This disparity may be due to Sanborn's high percentage of students (60.3%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families, as well as the school's declining enrollment and gradual increase in the percentage of Hispanic students over the past few years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2235 Vivian Street
       Longmont, CO  80501-1335

(303) 772-3838

District: St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J

SchoolDigger Rank:
507th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,915 Help


Students who attend Sanborn Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Longs Peak Middle School
High:    Longmont High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  267

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.4%
Hispanic:
34.5%
Two or more races:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.3% Help


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Compare Details Sanborn Elementary School ranks worse than 53.8% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 23rd among 32 ranked elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.57. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Sanborn Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanborn Elementary School is $16,915, which is the 10th highest among 32 elementary schools in the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sanborn Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanborn Elementary School 507th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Sanborn Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J 33rd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sanborn Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sanborn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.48 313th 808 61.3%
2005 50.04 461st 823 44.0%
2006 51.70 447th 829 46.1%
2007 50.22 472nd 852 44.6%
2008 41.15 544th 849 35.9%
2009 44.30 537th 872 38.4%
2010 50.48 509th 925 45.0%
2011 40.03 605th 935 35.3%
2012 34.06 657th 935 29.7%
2013 59.25 410th 954 57.0%
2014 43.11 572nd 962 40.5%
2015 41.05 507th 938 45.9%
2016 26.48 646th 914 29.3%
2017 29.10 641st 929 31.0%
2018 28.89 635th 917 30.8%
2019 24.31 722nd 965 25.2%
2021 31.23 514th 710 27.6%
2022 38.46 523rd 921 43.2%
2023 45.62 474th 933 49.2%
2024 41.57 507th 943 46.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sanborn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.17 176th 308 42.9%
2019 19.77 300th 332 9.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sanborn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.85 533rd 690 22.8%
2019 21.47 602nd 758 20.6%
2024 41.21 402nd 684 41.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Sanborn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.76 435th 693 37.2%
2019 24.72 569th 764 25.5%
2024 28.16 466th 683 31.8%
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Rank History for White students at Sanborn Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.70 537th 596 9.9%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, October 28, 2021

Open Quote Worst school, if your child has health issues be prepared to have to deal with one of the worst district nurses, as well as this school will put policies over your child's mental health and education. Both my children are behind due to the negligence of this school. I would not enroll your children here. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, April 26, 2018

Open Quote Underperforms in every category across all levels and the teachers blame the parents for any issues with the students despite never handing out homework. My daughter has come home confused multiple times regarding reading, writing, and maths, requiring me to re-educate her over several hours to correct their curriculum and teaching breakdown. A lot of young teachers without adequate teaching experience. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 18, 2017

Open Quote Great teachers and principal! Close Quote


by a citizen
Thursday, October 13, 2016

Open Quote The teachers here are very well educated and really care about the students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sanborn Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 495 0 21 30 5 n/a n/a 0 551
1989 511 0 21 31 7 n/a n/a 0 570
1990 462 2 16 27 6 n/a n/a 0 513
1991 506 0 10 22 9 n/a n/a 0 547
1992 449 1 10 23 8 n/a n/a 0 491
1993 471 0 1 23 8 n/a n/a 0 503
1994 461 0 2 24 12 n/a n/a 0 499
1995 407 0 9 32 6 n/a n/a 0 454
1996 407 0 9 32 6 n/a n/a 0 454
1997 412 2 8 35 6 n/a n/a 0 463
1998 380 0 10 35 4 n/a n/a 0 429
1999 357 3 8 38 4 n/a n/a 0 410
2000 363 7 9 40 3 n/a n/a 0 422
2001 376 6 8 48 3 n/a n/a 0 441
2002 340 4 12 52 5 n/a n/a 0 413
2003 340 4 12 52 5 n/a n/a 0 413
2004 342 5 14 56 11 n/a n/a 0 428
2005 300 3 19 52 10 n/a n/a 0 384
2006 292 5 16 58 11 n/a n/a 0 382
2007 305 6 18 63 13 n/a n/a 0 405
2008 308 3 9 66 9 n/a n/a 0 395
2009 310 4 8 74 8 n/a n/a 0 404
2010 310 3 13 94 10 n/a n/a 0 430
2011 313 5 14 103 12 0 4 0 451
2012 291 5 15 108 9 0 3 0 431
2013 288 5 9 114 2 0 5 0 423
2014 305 5 5 124 5 0 5 0 449
2015 325 2 2 145 5 0 7 0 486
2016 324 2 2 139 4 0 8 0 479
2017 280 1 6 144 5 0 5 0 441
2018 260 2 9 144 4 0 7 0 426
2019 233 1 8 147 4 0 10 0 403
2020 219 3 6 135 2 0 7 0 372
2021 184 3 5 108 0 0 9 0 309
2022 157 1 3 95 1 0 8 0 265
2023 156 2 3 92 1 0 13 0 267

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 Sanborn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 551 25.1 21.9 n/a
1989 570 23.8 23.9 4.2
1990 513 23.5 21.8 3.1
1991 547 22.9 23.8 3.5
1992 491 21.0 23.3 6.5
1993 503 22.5 22.4 4.6
1994 499 22.5 22.2 4.2
1995 454 21.5 21.1 3.7
1996 454 21.5 21.1 3.7
1997 463 22.5 20.6 6.7
1998 429 22.6 19.0 3.3
1999 410 20.6 19.9 2.2
2000 422 22.0 19.2 6.6
2001 441 20.4 21.6 3.2
2002 413 20.5 20.1 7.7
2003 413 20.5 20.1 7.7
2004 428 22.7 18.9 11.9
2005 384 19.5 19.7 14.6
2006 382 21.2 18.0 22.3
2007 405 20.9 19.4 28.1
2008 395 22.6 17.5 25.8
2009 404 20.9 19.3 31.4
2010 430 23.7 18.1 34.9
2011 451 23.4 19.2 39
2012 431 24.1 17.8 39.9
2013 423 23.4 18.0 43.3
2014 449 23.7 18.9 53.2
2015 486 26.0 18.6 47.5
2016 479 26.0 18.4 49.5
2017 441 26.0 16.9 55.1
2018 426 25.7 16.5 53.3
2019 403 24.8 16.2 47.6
2020 372 25.0 14.8 53.8
2021 309 20.4 15.1 54.7
2022 265 19.3 13.6 54.7
2023 267 18.9 14.0 60.3

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 Sanborn Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 551 25.1 21.9 n/a
1989 570 23.8 23.9 4.2
1990 513 23.5 21.8 3.1
1991 547 22.9 23.8 3.5
1992 491 21.0 23.3 6.5
1993 503 22.5 22.4 4.6
1994 499 22.5 22.2 4.2
1995 454 21.5 21.1 3.7
1996 454 21.5 21.1 3.7
1997 463 22.5 20.6 6.7
1998 429 22.6 19.0 3.3
1999 410 20.6 19.9 2.2
2000 422 22.0 19.2 6.6
2001 441 20.4 21.6 3.2
2002 413 20.5 20.1 7.7
2003 413 20.5 20.1 7.7
2004 428 22.7 18.9 11.9
2005 384 19.5 19.7 14.6
2006 382 21.2 18.0 22.3
2007 405 20.9 19.4 28.1
2008 395 22.6 17.5 25.8
2009 404 20.9 19.3 31.4
2010 430 23.7 18.1 34.9
2011 451 23.4 19.2 39
2012 431 24.1 17.8 39.9
2013 423 23.4 18.0 43.3
2014 449 23.7 18.9 53.2
2015 486 26.0 18.6 47.5
2016 479 26.0 18.4 49.5
2017 441 26.0 16.9 55.1
2018 426 25.7 16.5 53.3
2019 403 24.8 16.2 47.6
2020 372 25.0 14.8 53.8
2021 309 20.4 15.1 54.7
2022 265 19.3 13.6 54.7
2023 267 18.9 14.0 60.3

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 Sanborn Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,521
2020 $13,475
2021 $13,394
2022 $15,612
2023 $16,915

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanborn 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 722nd of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 474th of 933 Elementary schools
 24%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Elementary School)18.235.9
 17.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)43.345.1
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sanborn Elementary School)30.333.3
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)47.246.5
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Elementary School)3748.8
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)50.750.1
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Sanborn Elementary School)15.136.6
 21.5%
   4th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)35.942.3
 6.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Sanborn Elementary School)36.530.3
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)40.841.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanborn Elementary School)30.830.3
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)5253.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Sanborn Elementary School)21.245.5
 24.3%
   5th Grade Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)41.946.3
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sanborn Elementary School)27.938.9
 11%
   All Grades English Language Arts (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)49.449.2
 0.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Sanborn Elementary School)22.838.1
 15.3%
   All Grades Math (St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J)39.940.4
 0.5%
   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 Students403267
 33.7%
African American12
 100%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian83
 62.5%
Hispanic14792
 37.4%
Pacific Islander00
White233156
 33%
Two or More Races1013
 30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.6%60.3%
 12.7%

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Sanborn Elementary School ranks 507th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Sanborn Elementary School are 58% White, 34% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : Longs Peak Middle School
High : Longmont High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 267 students attended Sanborn Elementary School.


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