La Jara Elementary School vs Sanford Junior/Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Junior/Senior High School
Sanford · Public high · Grades 7–12
166 students
| Measure | La Jara Elementary School La Jara, Colorado | Sanford Junior/Senior High School Sanford, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 993 | #177 of 307 |
| National rank | #25444 of 50,301 | #10111 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 195 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | La Jara | Sanford |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Jara Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.6 vs 43.4).
- •La Jara Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Sanford Junior/Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 65.6%).
- •La Jara Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.1).
- •La Jara Elementary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 166.
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 Junior/Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), La Jara Elementary School ranks higher (49.6 vs 43.4 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 Junior/Senior High 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 Junior/Senior High School: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Jara Elementary School and Sanford Junior/Senior High School rank in Colorado?
La Jara Elementary School is 416th of 993 and Sanford Junior/Senior High School is 177th of 307 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).