Serving 110 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sangre De Cristo Elementary School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 110 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sangre De Cristo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sangre De Cristo Elementary School's student population of 110 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
1959
School Calendar
School Motto
Rights, Respect, and Responsibilities
School Rankings
Sangre De Cristo Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sangre De Cristo Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#727 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
20%
37%
Black
n/a
5%
White
75%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Thunderbirds
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sangre De Cristo Elementary School's ranking?
Sangre De Cristo Elementary School is ranked #727 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Sangre De Cristo Elementary School often compared to?
Sangre De Cristo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alamosa Elementary School 3-5, Sangre De Cristo Undivided High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Sangre De Cristo Elementary School?
110 students attend Sangre De Cristo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sangre De Cristo Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sangre De Cristo Elementary School?
Sangre De Cristo Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sangre De Cristo Elementary School offer ?
Sangre De Cristo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sangre De Cristo Elementary School part of?
Sangre De Cristo Elementary School is part of Sangre De Cristo School District No. Re-22j.
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