What grades does Sanford Elementary School serve?

As a Primary school, Sanford Elementary School serves students in MONTEVIDEO, MN. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Sanford Elementary School located?

You can find Sanford Elementary School in MONTEVIDEO, MN.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sanford Elementary School?

At Sanford Elementary School, there are approximately 14.4 students for every teacher.

What schools are in MONTEVIDEO, MN?

Sanford Elementary School is among the schools serving MONTEVIDEO, MN. The school is part of the local school system.

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Sanford Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|MONTEVIDEO, Minnesota|MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

MONTEVIDEO, MN 56265

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School Profile

Grades

1–4

Enrollment

259

Student:Teacher

14.4:1

Locale

Town

District

MONTEVIDEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

60.6%

Phone

(320)269-6538

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,362

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Social Workers

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,615

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,093

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,931

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 68%Local 22%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

22.5%

Below 150% poverty line

5.1%

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Uninsured residents

9.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

267

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

242

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

93%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

91 (38%)

Speech/Language Impairment

32 (13%)

Autism

30 (12%)

Other Health Impairment

29 (12%)

Emotional Disturbance

27 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

10 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

277

Current enrollment

Growing(+102% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Aug 19, 2026

New Teacher Workshop

Staff Day

Wed, Aug 19, 2026

New Teacher Workshop

Staff Day

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

New Teacher Workshop

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Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First Day of School for Kindergarten	Event	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	First Day of School for Kindergarten	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	NO SCHOOL	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Labor Day	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 2, 2026	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Staff Development Day - No School for Students	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	Staff Development Day - No School for Students	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Fall Break	Break	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Fall Break	Break	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Fall Break	Break	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Fall Break	Break	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Early Dismissal - End of Quarter 1	half_day	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Early Dismissal - End of Quarter 1	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	First Day of Quarter 2	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	First Day of Quarter 2	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Teacher Comp Day	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Teacher Comp Day	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Winter Break	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	NO SCHOOL - Winter Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Staff Development Day - No School for Students	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Staff Development Day - No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Early Dismissal - End of Quarter 2	half_day	—
Fri, Jan 22, 2027	Early Dismissal - End of Quarter 2	half_day	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	First Day of Quarter 3	Event	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	First Day of Quarter 3	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Break	Break	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Break	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Break	Break	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Presidents' Day Break	Break	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Early Dismissal - End of Quarter 3	half_day	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Early Dismissal - End of Quarter 3	half_day	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Staff Development Day - No School for Students	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Staff Development Day - No School for Students	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Spring Break	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	NO SCHOOL - Spring Break	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	First Day of Quarter 4	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	First Day of Quarter 4	Event	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Fri, May 7, 2027	Early Dismissal - Staff Development Day	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Early Dismissal - Last Day of School for Students	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Graduation	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Early Dismissal - Last Day of School for Students	Event	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Graduation	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - No School	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - No School	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Teacher Workshop	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Teacher Workshop	Staff Day	—