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#882 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 49% in state
Sanford Elementary School
Elementary School · Sanford School District No. 6 in the County of Conejos and · Sanford, CO
A Sanford School District No. 6 in the County of Conejos and elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 39, Sanford, CO 81151
- Math 46% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sanford Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sanford Elementary School 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$39,542
Median home value
$156,900
Median rent
$764/mo
College educated
29%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81151; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Jara Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| North Conejos Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 34 | 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.
Sanford School District No. 6 in the County of Conejos and
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,917NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sanford Elementary School is listed in Sanford School District No. 6 in the county of Conejos and; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sanford Elementary School
Sanford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sanford, CO, part of Sanford School District No. 6 in the County of Conejos and, serving approximately 235 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #882 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sanford Elementary School
What grades does Sanford Elementary School serve?
Sanford Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Sanford Elementary School?
Sanford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 235 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanford Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sanford Elementary School rank in CO?
Sanford Elementary School ranks #882 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Sanford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sanford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Sanford Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sanford Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sanford Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sanford Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sanford Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sanford Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sanford Elementary School?
67.7% of students at Sanford Elementary School 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 235
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Conejos County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (719) 274-5167
- Area population (ZIP 81151)
- 1,445
- Area average commute
- 27.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
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 81151; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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