La Jara Elementary School vs Sanford Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Colorado, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Jara Elementary School
La Jara · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
195 students
Sanford Elementary School
Sanford · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
218 students
| Measure | La Jara Elementary School La Jara, Colorado | Sanford Elementary School Sanford, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 993 | #444 of 993 |
| National rank | #25444 of 50,301 | #26623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 195 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | La Jara | Sanford |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Jara Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 47.8).
- •Sanford Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •La Jara Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Sanford Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 65.6%).
- •La Jara Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.8).
- •Sanford Elementary School is the larger school with 218 students compared with 195.
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 La Jara Elementary School better than Sanford Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), La Jara Elementary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 47.8 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 La Jara Elementary School and Sanford Elementary School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between La Jara and Sanford in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Jara Elementary School: 195. Sanford Elementary School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Jara Elementary School and Sanford Elementary School rank in Colorado?
La Jara Elementary School is 416th of 993 and Sanford Elementary School is 444th of 993 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).