Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sanborn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sanborn Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sanborn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sanborn Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#952 out of 1779 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
42%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
52%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sanborn Elementary School's ranking?
Sanborn Elementary School is ranked #952 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sanborn Elementary School often compared to?
Sanborn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longmont Estates Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sanborn Elementary School?
239 students attend Sanborn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Sanborn Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanborn Elementary School?
Sanborn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sanborn Elementary School offer ?
Sanborn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sanborn Elementary School part of?
Sanborn Elementary School is part of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1j.
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