Ford Elementary vs Sandburg Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ford Elementary
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades K–5
653 students
Sandburg Elementary School
Centennial · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
| Measure | Ford Elementary Centennial, Colorado | Sandburg Elementary School Centennial, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #155 of 993 | #146 of 993 |
| National rank | #12495 of 50,301 | #12303 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 653 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 653 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 66% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Centennial | Centennial |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.3 vs 68.6).
- •Ford Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 14.1%).
- •Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.6).
- •Ford Elementary is the larger school with 653 students compared with 495.
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 Ford Elementary better than Sandburg 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 Ford Elementary and Sandburg Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Centennial and Centennial in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ford Elementary: 653. Sandburg Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ford Elementary and Sandburg Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Ford Elementary is 155th of 993 and Sandburg Elementary School is 146th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).