Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

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Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary ranks 1292 nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary is a public elementary school located in Van Alstyne, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 598 students. The school is part of the Van Alstyne Independent School District, which is ranked 91 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools, with a strong performance on STAAR reading tests that are above the state and district averages. However, the school's math and science performance is more mixed, with some grades performing above the state and district averages, while others are below. The school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with a majority of White students and a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students compared to nearby schools like John And Nelda Partin Elementary.

While Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary has maintained a consistent academic performance, the school may benefit from a closer examination of its math and science instruction, as well as its resource allocation, to ensure continued improvement and support for all students. The school's lower performance on STAAR science tests compared to the state and district averages may indicate a need to strengthen its science curriculum and instruction, and the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio and lower per-student spending compared to nearby schools may be areas to explore for potential improvements.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

300 Williams Way
Van Alstyne, TX 75495-0518

(903) 482-8802

District: Van Alstyne Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1292^nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,434

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 594

Racial breakdown:

White:

66.8%

Hispanic:

22.4%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary ranks better than 72.4% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.78. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (66.8%), Hispanic (22.4%), two or more races (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary employs 41.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary is $8,434.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary 1292^nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Van Alstyne Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Van Alstyne Independent School District (Isd) 91^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	69.54	1090^th	4479	75.7%
2021	86.93	508^th	4578	88.9%
2022	84.02	603^rd	4581	86.8%
2023	72.33	1065^th	4647	77.1%
2024	65.78	1292^nd	4675	72.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.74	428^th	1112	61.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	61.43	940^th	3446	72.7%
2022	85.54	230^th	3487	93.4%
2023	37.89	2374^th	3556	33.2%
2024	59.44	1187^th	3638	67.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	72.84	493^rd	3684	86.6%
2021	83.46	257^th	3799	93.2%
2022	82.43	317^th	3952	92.0%
2023	72.22	605^th	4086	85.2%
2024	62.05	1146^th	4261	73.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	54.74	1719^th	4309	60.1%
2021	70.42	825^th	4451	81.5%
2022	74.57	666^th	4477	85.1%
2023	52.75	1998^th	4521	55.8%
2024	60.95	1429^th	4560	68.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	60.67	1470^th	4348	66.2%
2021	84.65	537^th	4499	88.1%
2022	78.52	739^th	4561	83.8%
2023	66.55	1242^nd	4588	72.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	84.22	36^th	3006	98.8%
2022	71.68	650^th	2958	78.0%
2023	76.57	166^th	2980	94.4%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	46.48	2222^nd	4295	48.3%
2021	84.50	276^th	4331	93.6%
2022	57.55	1574^th	4461	64.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	74.49	835^th	4357	80.8%
2021	86.14	485^th	4498	89.2%
2022	85.44	489^th	4563	89.3%
2023	75.24	914^th	4585	80.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	63.60	1181^st	4188	71.8%
2021	66.93	1013^th	4329	76.6%
2022	71.02	885^th	4376	79.8%
2023	64.48	1233^rd	4401	72.0%
2024	66.79	1101^st	4431	75.2%

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Rank History for White students at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	50.52	1584^th	3142	49.6%
2021	76.41	502^nd	3082	83.7%
2022	68.39	847^th	3082	72.5%
2023	58.38	1264^th	3106	59.3%
2024	48.11	1680^th	3078	45.4%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	268	4	4	54	2	11	343
2020	324	4	6	79	2	12	427
2021	348	5	5	88	0	12	458
2022	393	8	14	99	2	12	528
2023	433	11	20	114	1	19	598
2024	397	13	21	133	1	29	594

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 Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	343	23.5	14.5	35.3
2020	427	29.5	14.4	34.4
2021	458	31.7	14.4	33
2022	528	38.3	13.7	25.8
2023	598	38.9	15.3	26.4
2024	594	41.7	14.2	27.8

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 Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	343	23.5	14.5	35.3
2020	427	29.5	14.4	34.4
2021	458	31.7	14.4	33
2022	528	38.3	13.7	25.8
2023	598	38.9	15.3	26.4
2024	594	41.7	14.2	27.8

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$658 (7.4%)	$8,176 (92.6%)	$8,834
2020	$571 (6.8%)	$7,858 (93.2%)	$8,429
2021	$488 (5.8%)	$7,946 (94.2%)	$8,434

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1090^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1065^th of 4647 Elementary schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary)	53	74	21%
3rd Grade Reading (Van Alstyne Independent School District (Isd))	52	68	16%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary)	61	44	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Van Alstyne Independent School District (Isd))	50	46	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary)	48	70	22%
4th Grade Reading (Van Alstyne Independent School District (Isd))	50	67	17%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary)	44	59	15%
4th Grade Mathematics (Van Alstyne Independent School District (Isd))	54	65	11%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	343	598	74.3%
African American	4	11	175%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	4	20	400%
Hispanic	54	114	111.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	268	433	61.6%
Two or More Races	11	19	72.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.3%	26.4%	8.9%

Schools Near Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)		STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Williams Way	Van Alstyne	75495	Grayson County	Van Alstyne Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 482-8802	594	42	14.2	27.8%	397 (66.8%)	13 (2.2%)	133 (22.4%)	21 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.9%)	65.8	1292^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	72.4%		72.3	1065^th of 4647 public elementary schools	77.1%	227			55.0	66.7	68.3	35.6	51.2	50.0	29.3	$8,434	$488	$7,946
John And Nelda Partin Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	201 Newport Dr	Van Alstyne	75495	Grayson County	Van Alstyne Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 482-8805	576	41	14.1	21.0%	377 (65.5%)	21 (3.6%)	135 (23.4%)	8 (1.4%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.0%)	79.3	781^st of 4675 public elementary schools	83.3%		84.3	600^th of 4647 public elementary schools	87.1%	181			65.9	59.6	75.9	42.9	49.5	62.6	54.8	$9,235	$547	$8,688
Joe K Bryant Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2725 Bryant Farm Rd	Anna	75409	Collin County	Anna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 924-1300	710	47	15.1	53.8%	281 (39.6%)	159 (22.4%)	163 (23.0%)	28 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	75 (10.6%)	39.4	2847^th of 4675 public elementary schools	39.1%		57.6	1724^th of 4647 public elementary schools	62.9%	1123			42.2	46.6	52.5	29.7	31.9	45.8	15.0	$10,301	$966	$9,335
Howe Intermediate	Public	3-5	315 Roberts St	Howe	75459	Grayson County	Howe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 745-4200	284	21	13.8	55.6%	165 (58.1%)	10 (3.5%)	91 (32.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.6%)	55	1871^st of 4675 public elementary schools	60.0%		55.8	1831^st of 4647 public elementary schools	60.6%	40			55.0	43.5	53.1	35.0	27.8	70.4	46.9	$9,370	$1,003	$8,367
Rosamond-Sherley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3000 Fm 2862	Anna	75409	Collin County	Anna Independent School District (Isd)	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 924-1000	795	45	17.6	67.8%	213 (26.8%)	171 (21.5%)	348 (43.8%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	51 (6.4%)	22.1	3927^th of 4675 public elementary schools	16.0%					(n/a)	19.4	11.1	30.2	33.0	45.1	23.6	12.7	30.4	17.7
Sue Evelyn Rattan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1221 S Ferguson Pkwy	Anna	75409	Collin County	Anna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 924-1400	665	45	14.7	51.7%	251 (37.7%)	157 (23.6%)	167 (25.1%)	34 (5.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	53 (8.0%)	68.9	1169^th of 4675 public elementary schools	75.0%		54.7	1907^th of 4647 public elementary schools	59.0%	738			50.5	64.2	67.4	52.8	58.5	46.6	23.6	$10,873	$1,004	$9,869
Summit Hill Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	701 Summit Hill Pkwy	Howe	75459	Grayson County	Howe Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 745-4100	354	23	15.6	68.4%	178 (50.3%)	7 (2.0%)	146 (41.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.5%)								(n/a)										$9,806	$1,484	$8,322
Judith L Harlow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1224 Leonard Ave	Anna	75409	Collin County	Anna Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(972) 924-1320	590	41	14.3	46.6%	265 (44.9%)	104 (17.6%)	158 (26.8%)	21 (3.6%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (6.3%)	59.6	1612^th of 4675 public elementary schools	65.5%		61.2	1548^th of 4647 public elementary schools	66.7%	64			47.7	53.2	59.6	29.6	39.2	63.8	36.2	$8,826	$960	$7,866
North Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	4401 Cypress Dr	Melissa	75454	Collin County	Melissa Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(972) 837-4530	825	49	16.7	16.5%	468 (56.7%)	122 (14.8%)	78 (9.5%)	73 (8.8%)	10 (1.2%)	2 (0.2%)	72 (8.7%)	84.6	588^th of 4675 public elementary schools	87.4%		81.1	720^th of 4647 public elementary schools	84.5%	132			71.2	64.6	63.8	64.8	57.6	70.7	40.4	$8,104	$384	$7,720
Tom Bean Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	105 Eubanks	Tom Bean	75489	Grayson County	Tom Bean Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 546-6333	312	25	12.4	53.2%	235 (75.3%)	5 (1.6%)	60 (19.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	55.5	1842^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	60.6%		56.4	1794^th of 4647 public elementary schools	61.4%	48			59.5	25.5	51.0	42.9	44.0	51.9	40.4	$10,013	$935	$9,078

Frequently Asked Questions about Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary

What district is Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary in?

Van Alstyne Independent School District (Isd)

What is the racial makeup of Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary?

Students at Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary are 67% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American.

How many students attend Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 594 students attended Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary.

Is Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary a good school?

Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary ranks 1292^nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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