- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Montevideo, MN
Sanford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sanford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 272132001074
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanford Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Montevideo · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanford Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Montevideo, MN.
School address
District: Montevideo Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 272132001074 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+72 students YoY
Sanford Elementary School grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+38.5%).
Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+72 students YoY 272132001074 · Montevideo, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 21.3:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Montevideo Senior High (408 students)
Sanford Elementary School grew from 187 students in 2022-23 to 259 in 2023-24 (+38.5%). Teacher FTE added 13.5 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Sanford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montevideo Sen
Montevideo Senior High
408 students
- Montevideo Mid
Montevideo Middle
393 students
- This school
Sanford Elementary School
277 students
- Ramsey Element
Ramsey Elementary
260 students
- Hawks Nest Ear 34
Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center
34 students
What this shows Sanford Elementary School reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanford Elementary School compares
Sanford Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 19% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 87% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Sanford Elementary School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Montevideo Public School District reports $14,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montevideo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Montevideo Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramsey Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawks Nest Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanford Elementary School
How many students attend Sanford Elementary School?
Sanford Elementary School has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Montevideo, MN. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 259 (2023-24), up 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanford Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 35% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sanford Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Sanford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sanford Elementary School is White at 64.6% of enrollment, in Montevideo, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanford Elementary School?
Sanford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sanford Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Montevideo?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Montevideo, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Montevideo on the city page.
What other schools are in Montevideo Public School District?
Besides Sanford Elementary School, Montevideo Public School District also operates Montevideo Senior High (408 students), Montevideo Middle (393 students), and Ramsey Elementary (260 students). See the Montevideo Public School District district page for the complete list.