Sandburg Elementary School

Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe

6900 SOUTH ELIZABETH STREET
CENTENNIAL, CO 80122

495 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sandburg Elementary School, located in the Heritage Greens neighborhood of Centennial, Colorado, serves students within the Cherry Creek School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, emphasizing academic excellence, character development, and a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body. By focusing on individualized instruction and collaborative teaching, the staff aims to meet the unique needs of each student while preparing them for successful transitions into middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sandburg Elementary places a high value on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and parent involvement. The school community benefits from an active PTA and a culture that prioritizes family partnerships to enhance the educational experience. With a commitment to maintaining high standards and a welcoming campus, Sandburg remains a prominent educational pillar for families residing in the Centennial area.

495

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandburg Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	61
Black	3
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
398 (80.4%)
Hispanic
61 (12.3%)
Two or More
28 (5.7%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Littleton School District No. 6 in the county of Arapahoe
Phone:	(303)347-4675
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 82