Sanford Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sanford, Colorado 81151 · Sanford School District No. 6 in the county of Conejos and
#444 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado
#26623 of 50,301 nationally
About Sanford Elementary School
Sanford Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sanford, in the Sanford School District No. 6 in the county of Conejos and school district of Colorado, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 218 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 47.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 444th of 993 ranked elementary schools in Colorado. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (56th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 218.
There are 2 schools in Sanford; Sanford Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sanford Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sanford Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Sanford Junior/Senior High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 7–12
166 students · 0 m away
La Jara Elementary School
La Jara · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students · 4.7 km away
Centauri Middle School
La Jara · Public middle · Grades 6–8
211 students · 5.4 km away
Centauri High School
La Jara · Public high · Grades 9–12
301 students · 5.5 km away
Manassa Elementary School
Manassa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
190 students · 9.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Colorado with a comparable Enrollment.
Limon Elementary School
Limon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
218 students
Fraser Valley Elementary School
Fraser · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
217 students
Mancos Elementary School
Mancos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
217 students
Frisco Elementary School
Frisco · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
Upper Blue Elementary School
Breckenridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students
The Studio School
Northglenn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
215 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sanford Elementary School a good school?
Sanford Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 47.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #444 of 993 in Colorado. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sanford Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Sanford Elementary School ranks #444 of 993 elementary schools in Colorado and #26623 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sanford Elementary School?
Sanford Elementary School had 218 students in 2025.
Is Sanford Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Sanford Elementary School is classified as a elementary school covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sanford Elementary School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Sanford Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.