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Sanford Elementary School

Summary:

Sanford Elementary School is a public elementary school serving around 230 students in grades PK-6 in Sanford, Colorado, which is part of the South Conejos School District No. Re10. This school stands out from nearby elementary schools in several key ways.

Sanford Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (around 67-69%) compared to the nearby Guadalupe Elementary School (over 90% Hispanic) and the Alamosa Elementary School 3-5 and Alamosa Elementary School K-2 (55-64% Hispanic). Sanford Elementary also performs better than state and district averages on CMAS tests, particularly in Math, with 63.9% of 3rd graders proficient or better compared to the state average of 41.7%. Additionally, Sanford has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (46-57%) compared to the nearby schools (63-81%).

While Sanford Elementary maintains a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, its strong Math performance and lower free/reduced lunch rates suggest the school may be serving a more affluent student population. The stark contrast in racial diversity between Sanford and the nearby schools is noteworthy and could indicate differences in the demographics and socioeconomic backgrounds of the students. Given the proximity of these schools, there may be opportunities for Sanford Elementary to collaborate with its neighbors and share best practices.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 755 Second Street
       Sanford, CO  81151

(719) 274-5167

District: Sanford School District No. 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
350th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,512 Help


Students who attend Sanford Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Sanford Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  230

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.8%
Hispanic:
30.4%
African American:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.5% Help


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Compare Details Sanford Elementary School ranks better than 62.9% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.38. (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 The average total spent per student at Sanford Elementary School is $11,512.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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 21st of 116 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.28 403rd 808 50.1%
2005 65.20 313th 823 62.0%
2006 55.01 407th 829 50.9%
2007 57.56 401st 852 52.9%
2008 50.80 467th 849 45.0%
2009 63.93 340th 872 61.0%
2010 60.28 403rd 925 56.4%
2011 68.03 313th 935 66.5%
2012 65.96 340th 935 63.6%
2013 73.81 242nd 954 74.6%
2014 55.95 443rd 962 54.0%
2015 45.04 475th 938 49.4%
2016 59.17 330th 914 63.9%
2017 50.72 413th 929 55.5%
2018 63.07 300th 917 67.3%
2019 60.03 367th 965 62.0%
2021 52.59 358th 710 49.6%
2022 44.63 472nd 921 48.8%
2023 50.00 433rd 933 53.6%
2024 61.38 350th 943 62.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, November 12, 2012

Open Quote 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 Not Specified Total
1988 178 0 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1989 153 0 0 57 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1990 193 0 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1991 180 0 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1992 167 0 0 64 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1993 147 0 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1994 161 0 0 67 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1995 121 0 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1996 121 0 0 62 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1997 119 0 0 65 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1998 121 0 0 72 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1999 108 0 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2000 134 0 0 84 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2001 126 0 0 75 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2002 138 1 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2003 138 1 0 85 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2004 119 0 0 78 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2005 120 0 0 79 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2006 115 0 0 80 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2007 120 0 0 74 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2008 133 0 2 77 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2009 149 0 2 65 2 n/a n/a 0 218
2010 150 0 2 59 3 n/a n/a 0 214
2011 146 0 0 57 1 1 1 0 206
2012 152 0 0 58 0 0 2 0 212
2013 153 0 0 65 1 0 3 0 222
2014 150 0 0 67 0 0 5 0 222
2015 141 0 0 76 0 0 1 0 218
2016 142 0 0 71 0 0 1 0 214
2017 151 0 0 72 0 0 7 0 230
2018 147 1 0 68 1 0 4 0 221
2019 146 0 0 61 1 0 2 0 210
2020 152 2 0 65 0 0 1 0 220
2021 155 0 0 65 0 0 4 0 224
2022 149 2 0 69 1 0 0 0 221
2023 156 4 0 70 0 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sanford Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,378
2020 $9,629
2021 $9,901
2022 $11,261
2023 $11,512

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 367th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 433rd 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)5637
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sanford School District No. 6)5637
 19%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sanford Elementary School)6829.6
 38.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Sanford School District No. 6)6829.6
 38.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford Elementary School)46.433.3
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford School District No. 6)46.433.3
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Sanford Elementary School)5051.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Sanford School District No. 6)5051.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Sanford Elementary School)37.942.9
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Sanford School District No. 6)37.942.9
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford Elementary School)55.257.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford School District No. 6)55.257.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Sanford Elementary School)20.740
 19.3%
   5th Grade Math (Sanford School District No. 6)20.740
 19.3%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford Elementary School)5029.2
 20.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Sanford School District No. 6)5029.2
 20.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Sanford Elementary School)3025
 5%
   6th Grade Math (Sanford School District No. 6)3025
 5%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sanford Elementary School)5240.7
 11.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Sanford School District No. 6)5044.4
 5.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Sanford Elementary School)42.237.2
 5%
   All Grades Math (Sanford School District No. 6)36.829.4
 7.4%
   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 Students210230
 9.5%
African American04
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic6170
 14.8%
Pacific Islander00
White146156
 6.8%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.5%46.5%
 13%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sanford Elementary School

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

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

High : Sanford Junior/Senior High School

Sanford Elementary School ranks 350th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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


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