Sanford Elementary School

MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
412 S 13TH ST
MONTEVIDEO, MN 56265
187 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 4th
School Overview
The Sanford Education Center, located at 412 S 13th St in Montevideo, Minnesota, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Montevideo Public School District (ISD 129). The center functions as an alternative learning site, primarily designed to support students who benefit from a non-traditional educational environment. It often hosts programs focused on credit recovery, individualized instruction, and career-readiness, aiming to provide flexible pathways for students to meet their graduation requirements in a smaller, more focused setting.

Beyond its academic programming, the center plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to promote inclusivity and personalized student success. By offering a smaller teacher-to-student ratio and a supportive atmosphere, the Sanford Education Center helps address the diverse social, emotional, and academic needs of its student body. The facility is integrated into the broader Montevideo school community, ensuring that students have access to necessary resources and guidance as they work toward completing their high school education and preparing for post-secondary opportunities.
187
Total Students
13.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
81.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    137 (73.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    41 (21.9 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (1.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (320)269-6538
Grade Range: 3rd - 4th
Total Students: 187
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 118
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 99
Grade 4 88
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
RAMSEY ELEMENTARY
MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
338 Students
501 HAMILTON AVE
MONTEVIDEO, MN 56265 (1.3 miles away)
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