Sanford Pride Elementary School

Q: Is Sanford Pride Elementary School a good school?

Sanford Pride Elementary School ranks 153 rd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sanford Pride Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 360 students in grades PK-4 in Sanford, Maine, which is part of the Sanford Public Schools district.

While Sanford Pride Elementary has a higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, it struggles with significant challenges. The school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching over 40% in recent years, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Margaret Chase Smith and Carl J Lamb School. Additionally, Sanford Pride's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are below the state average and most nearby schools, such as North Berwick Elementary School and Waterboro Elementary School. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching over 72% in 2020-2021.

Sanford Pride Elementary's performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its decreasing statewide ranking and 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's challenges, particularly the high rates of chronic absenteeism and free/reduced lunch, may be contributing factors to its lower academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. Addressing these issues could be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

708 Main Street
Sanford, ME 04073

(207) 324-8454

District: Sanford Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
153^rd of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,432

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 360

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.2%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 60.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sanford Pride Elementary School ranks worse than 52.8% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Sanford Public Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.46. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Sanford Pride Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Sanford Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (84.2%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 60.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Sanford Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sanford Pride Elementary School is 10.3. 1 elementary schools in the Sanford Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Sanford Pride Elementary School employs 34.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sanford Pride Elementary School is $18,432. 1 elementary schools in the Sanford Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Sanford Pride Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Sanford Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sanford Public Schools 131^st of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sanford Pride Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Sanford Pride Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2015	30.73	233^rd	284	18.0%
2016	31.20	199^th	255	22.0%
2017	34.44	179^th	256	30.1%
2018	45.10	148^th	254	41.7%
2019	40.12	165^th	258	36.0%
2021	9.61	197^th	228	13.6%
2022	36.12	137^th	210	34.8%
2023	53.46	153^rd	290	47.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sanford Pride Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	3.97	15^th	16	6.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sanford Pride Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	35.32	60^th	82	26.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Sanford Pride Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.44	109^th	153	28.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Sanford Pride Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	37.33	109^th	153	28.8%

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Rank History for White students at Sanford Pride Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	23.31	40^th	48	16.7%

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Data source: test scores: Maine 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.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a citizen
Wednesday, November 20, 2019

It is unacceptable and disgusting to still have the assistant principal employed at the school. You can not use racial epithets to a student and expect the community to still have trust in the system. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Sanford Pride Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2014	409	11	9	8	2	8	447
2015	415	9	5	10	2	10	451
2016	404	11	4	7	1	20	447
2017	380	7	5	8	1	26	427
2018	388	3	7	12	2	20	432
2019	385	3	7	19	1	23	438
2020	466	7	7	14	0	37	531
2021	235	3	3	8	0	20	269
2022	270	9	6	13	0	15	313
2023	303	12	6	20	0	19	360

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 Pride Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	447	34.3	13.0	70
2015	451	32.0	14.0	67.2
2016	447	32.0	13.9	62.6
2017	427	30.9	13.8	63.7
2018	432	31.9	13.5	62
2019	438	34.5	12.6	60.3
2020	531	38.0	13.9	56.1
2021	269	28.9	9.3	72.5
2022	313	31.3	10.0	66.1
2023	360	34.7	10.3	60.6

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 Pride Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	447	34.3	13.0	70
2015	451	32.0	14.0	67.2
2016	447	32.0	13.9	62.6
2017	427	30.9	13.8	63.7
2018	432	31.9	13.5	62
2019	438	34.5	12.6	60.3
2020	531	38.0	13.9	56.1
2021	269	28.9	9.3	72.5
2022	313	31.3	10.0	66.1
2023	360	34.7	10.3	60.6

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 Sanford Pride Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,926
2019	$13,702
2020	$11,170
2021	$22,358
2022	$19,360
2023	$18,432

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sanford Pride Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 165^th of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 153^rd of 290 Elementary schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Sanford Pride Elementary School)	45.3	82.2	36.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sanford Public Schools)	48	78.3	30.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Sanford Pride Elementary School)	38.3	79.2	40.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Sanford Public Schools)	32.6	78	45.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	438	360	17.8%
African American	3	12	300%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	7	6	14.3%
Hispanic	19	20	5.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	385	303	21.3%
Two or More Races	23	19	17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.3%	60.6%	0.3%

Schools Near Sanford Pride Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Sanford Pride Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	708 Main Street	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-8454	360	35	10.3	60.6%	303 (84.2%)	12 (3.3%)	20 (5.6%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	53.5	153^rd of 290 public elementary schools	47.2%		36.1	137^th of 210 public elementary schools	34.8%	16	61.5	55.1		$18,432
Carl J Lamb School	Public	PK, KG-4	233 Shaws Ridge Road	Springvale	04083	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-8481	425	41	10.2	48.2%	369 (86.8%)	7 (1.6%)	25 (5.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	18 (4.2%)	42.5	188^th of 290 public elementary schools	35.2%		18.4	174^th of 210 public elementary schools	17.1%	14	56.7	52.7		$19,115
Margaret Chase Smith	Public	PK, KG-4	248 Twombley Rd	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-7586	425	38	11.2	44.7%	372 (87.5%)	8 (1.9%)	15 (3.5%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.2%)	37.1	205^th of 290 public elementary schools	29.3%		69.1	58^th of 210 public elementary schools	72.4%	147	50.3	54.3		$16,591
Alfred Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Sanford Road	Alfred	04002	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	No	(207) 324-3831	201	17	11.8	26.9%	182 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	2 (1.0%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.0%)	63	118^th of 290 public elementary schools	59.3%		67.3	63^rd of 210 public elementary schools	70.0%	55	67.7	66.7	15.9	$17,152
Shapleigh Memorial School	Public	PK, KG-5	467 Shapleigh Corner Road	Shapleigh	04076	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 636-1751	147	13	11.6	28.6%	138 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	51.7	158^th of 290 public elementary schools	45.5%					(n/a)	62.1	53.0		$15,987
Acton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-8	700 Milton Mills Road	Acton	04001	York County	Acton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 636-2100	246	22	11.1	28.5%	229 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	61.1	122^nd of 290 public elementary schools	57.9%		72.7	52^nd of 210 public elementary schools	75.2%	70	72.6	48.6	36.0	$22,025
Hanson School	Public	K-3	53 Upper Guinea Road	Lebanon	04027	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 457-1299	262	23	11.4	35.5%	251 (95.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	87.3	32^nd of 290 public elementary schools	89.0%		87	15^th of 210 public elementary schools	92.9%	17	73.5	72.1		$17,063
Lebanon Elementary School	Public	4-5	65 Upper Guinea Road	Lebanon	04027	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 457-1126	155	12	12.6	30.3%	148 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)								(n/a)	66.5	52.0	22.2	$20,009
Lyman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	39 Schoolhouse Road	Lyman	04002	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 499-7228	242	22	11.1	25.2%	218 (90.1%)	2 (0.8%)	11 (4.5%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	72.8	79^th of 290 public elementary schools	72.8%		83.6	24^th of 210 public elementary schools	88.6%	55	73.7	65.7	15.2	$17,600
North Berwick Elementary School	Public	K-4	25 Varney Road	North Berwick	03906	York County	Regional School Unit 60/Maine School Admin District 60	No	No	No	No	(207) 676-9811	258	23	11.1	17.4%	237 (91.9%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	72	85^th of 290 public elementary schools	70.7%		65.9	67^th of 210 public elementary schools	68.1%	18	68.0	61.6		$16,593

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanford Pride Elementary School

Is Sanford Pride Elementary School a good school?

Sanford Pride Elementary School ranks 153^rd of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Sanford Pride Elementary School in?

Sanford Public Schools

How many students attend Sanford Pride Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 360 students attended Sanford Pride Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Sanford Pride Elementary School?

Students at Sanford Pride Elementary School are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

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