Excellent
#21 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 1% in state
Based on limited data
Sanford Elementary School
Elementary School · Montevideo Public School District · Montevideo, MN
A Montevideo Public School District elementary school where students score 39 points above what's typical for similar communities.
412 S 13TH ST, Montevideo, MN 56265
- Math 72% proficient (2009)
- Reading 77% proficient (2009)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sanford Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.6%
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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low8/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,564
Median home value
$159,000
Median rent
$835/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56265; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swwc Elc - MontevideoEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Ramsey ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–2 | 1.3 mi | 282 | 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.
Montevideo Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,615NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sanford Elementary School is listed in MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sanford Elementary School
Sanford Elementary School is a public elementary school in Montevideo, MN, part of Montevideo Public School District, serving approximately 259 students in grades 1st-4th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #21 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sanford Elementary School
What grades does Sanford Elementary School serve?
Sanford Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Sanford Elementary School?
Sanford Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanford Elementary School is 14.4:1. 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 MN?
Sanford Elementary School ranks #21 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Sanford Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sanford Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 72% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
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?
60.6% 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
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (320) 269-6538
- Area population (ZIP 56265)
- 7,433
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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 56265; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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