Sanford Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction SANFORD, CO Grades PK–06 Rural: Remote Alamosa, CO SchoolScore™ D (57.4)
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Sanford Elementary School
SANFORD, CO 81151
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ D (57.4)
218
Students
13.1
Teachers
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
(719)274-5167
Phone
http://www.sanfordschools.org
Website

Sanford Elementary School is a public school administered by the Sanford School District No. 6 in the county of Conejos and district in SANFORD, COLORADO, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 218 students enrolled; a 16.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Elementary School Average
Enrollment
218.0
State avg: 394.0
▼ 45% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.62:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▲ 8% worse
Free Lunch %
55.5%
State avg: 48.3%
▲ 15% worse
School Details
School Name
Sanford Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
080639001113
State School ID
CO-0560-7612
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
755 SECOND STREET
City
SANFORD
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
81151
County
Conejos County
Metro Area
Alamosa, CO
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
0803
State Leg. Upper
08006
State Leg. Lower
08062
Latitude
37.25737
Longitude
-105.90896
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
218
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.1
Teachers FTE
📐
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 121 55.5%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Sanford School District No. 6 in the county of Conejos and
LEAID
0806390
State LEA ID
CO-0560
Phone
(719)274-5167
Website
http://www.sanfordschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
SANFORD
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$5,749K
Federal Revenue
$646K
State Revenue
$4,401K
Local Revenue
$702K
Total Expenditure
$5,450K
Instruction Exp.
$3,071K
Support Services
$1,619K
Other Current Exp.
$270K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Sanford Elementary School

1
Sanford Junior/Senior High School
SANFORD · High
0 mi
2
North Conejos Alternative Program
LAJARA · Other
2.9 mi
3
La Jara Elementary School
LA JARA · Elementary
2.9 mi
4
Centauri Middle School
LA JARA · Middle
3.4 mi
5
Centauri High School
LA JARA · High
3.4 mi
6
Manassa Elementary School
MANASSA · Elementary
6.1 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sanford Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Sanford Elementary School?
218 students are enrolled at Sanford Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Sanford Elementary School have?
Sanford Elementary School has 13.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1.
What grades does Sanford Elementary School serve?
Sanford Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is Sanford Elementary School a charter school?
Sanford Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Sanford Elementary School located in?
Sanford Elementary School is located in the Alamosa, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Sanford Elementary School belong to?
Sanford Elementary School is part of the Sanford School District No. 6 in the county of Conejos and school district.
How much does Sanford School District No. 6 in the county of Conejos and spend per student?
The Sanford School District No. 6 in the county of Conejos and district spends approximately $25,000,000 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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