Centauri Middle School vs Sanford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centauri Middle School
La Jara · Public middle · Grades 6–8
211 students
Sanford Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
218 students
| Measure | Centauri Middle School La Jara, Colorado | Sanford Elementary School Sanford, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 262 | #444 of 993 |
| National rank | #8560 of 15,369 | #26623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 211 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 211 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | La Jara | Sanford |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanford Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 45.7).
- •Sanford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Centauri Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Sanford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 64.5%).
- •Centauri Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.8).
- •Sanford Elementary School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 211.
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 Middle School better than Sanford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sanford Elementary School ranks higher (47.8 vs 45.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Centauri Middle School and Sanford Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between La Jara and Sanford in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centauri Middle School: 211. Sanford Elementary School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centauri Middle School and Sanford Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Centauri Middle School is 121st of 262 and Sanford Elementary School is 444th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).