Sanford Elementary School serves 259 students in grades 1-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 65%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 72%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 259 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sanford Elementary School's student population of 259 students has grown by 85% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sanford Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)70-74%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75-79%
72%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
25%
12%
Black
1%
12%
White
69%
61%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 65% MN state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% MN state average).
How many students attend Sanford Elementary School?
259 students attend Sanford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sanford Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanford Elementary School?
Sanford Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sanford Elementary School offer ?
Sanford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sanford Elementary School part of?
Sanford Elementary School is part of Montevideo 51爆料 District.
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