- Enrollment
- 1,115
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sanford, ME
Sanford Pride Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sanford Pride Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 231050023143
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sanford Pride Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maine median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sanford · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sanford Pride Elementary School has class sizes near the Maine median. Computed live against every Maine school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford Pride Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sanford, ME.
School address
District: Sanford Public Schools · Maine
NCES ID 231050023143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Sanford Pride Elementary School grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+18 students YoY 231050023143 · Sanford, ME Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 11.3:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Sanford High School (1,115 students)
Sanford Pride Elementary School grew from 360 students in 2022-23 to 378 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 34.7 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maine schools → · Find another →
Sanford Pride Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sanford High S
Sanford High School
1,115 students
- Sanford Middle
Sanford Middle School
920 students
- Carl J Lamb Sc 436
Carl J Lamb School
436 students
- Margaret Chase 396
Margaret Chase Smith
396 students
- This school 383
Sanford Pride Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Sanford Pride Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sanford Pride Elementary School compares
Sanford Pride Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maine and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maine | Maine avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 49% | 34.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Maine average of 34.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Maine - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,579
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maine avg of $20,907
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.3%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 79.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Sanford Pride Elementary School is more mixed than the Maine school average of 20.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sanford Public Schools reports $17,579 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sanford Pride Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sanford Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl J Lamb School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret Chase Smith | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sanford Pride Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 920
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Sanford
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sanford Pride Elementary School
How many students attend Sanford Pride Elementary School?
Sanford Pride Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sanford, ME. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), up 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanford Pride Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sanford Pride Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 2% higher than the Maine average of 11.1:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sanford Pride Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Sanford Pride Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maine average of 34.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sanford Pride Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sanford Pride Elementary School is White at 79.3% of enrollment, in Sanford, ME.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sanford Pride Elementary School?
Sanford Pride Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sanford Pride Elementary School rank among public schools in Sanford?
By Resource Investment Index, Sanford Pride Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sanford, ME. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sanford Public Schools?
Besides Sanford Pride Elementary School, Sanford Public Schools also operates Sanford High School (1,115 students), Sanford Middle School (920 students), and Carl J Lamb School (436 students). See the Sanford Public Schools district page for the complete list.