Centauri High School vs Sanford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centauri High School
La Jara · Public high · Grades 9–12
301 students
Sanford Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
218 students
| Measure | Centauri High School La Jara, Colorado | Sanford Elementary School Sanford, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #152 of 307 | #444 of 993 |
| National rank | #8905 of 16,910 | #26623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 301 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | La Jara | Sanford |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.0 vs 47.8).
- •Centauri High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 55.5%).
- •Centauri High School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 16.8).
- •Centauri High School is the larger school with 301 students compared with 218.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Centauri High School better than Sanford Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Centauri High School and Sanford Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between La Jara and Sanford in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centauri High School: 301. Sanford Elementary School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centauri High School and Sanford Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Centauri High School is 152nd of 307 and Sanford Elementary School is 444th of 993 among high schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).