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#1308 of 1,815 schools in CO
Sandrock Elementary
Elementary School · Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 · Craig, CO
A Moffat County School District Re: No. 1 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
201 EAST 9TH, Craig, CO 81625
- Math 30% vs CO 42% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs CO 44% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandrock Elementary score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sandrock Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,055/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Craig), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,649
Median home value
$266,900
Median rent
$1,059/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 296 | Compare → |
| Ridgeview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 255 | Compare → |
| Maybell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | Not available | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Moffat County School District Re: No. 1
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandrock Elementary is listed in Moffat County School District RE: No. 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandrock Elementary
Sandrock Elementary is a public elementary school in Craig, CO, part of Moffat County School District Re: No. 1, serving approximately 299 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,308 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandrock Elementary
What grades does Sandrock Elementary serve?
Sandrock Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sandrock Elementary?
Sandrock Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandrock Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandrock Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandrock Elementary rank in CO?
Sandrock Elementary ranks #1,308 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Sandrock Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandrock Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sandrock Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandrock Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sandrock Elementary a charter school?
No, Sandrock Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandrock Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sandrock Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandrock Elementary?
71.9% of students at Sandrock Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Moffat County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.8%
- Phone
- (970) 824-3287
- Area population (ZIP 81625)
- 12,242
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81625; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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