Sandrock Elementary

299 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sandrock Elementary, located in Craig, Colorado, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Moffat County School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of children in their early formative years, providing a structured environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Craig, acting as a community hub that prioritizes fostering a supportive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Sandrock Elementary is dedicated to cultivating a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and personal growth. By utilizing resources tailored to the needs of the local community, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the tools necessary for success as they transition to middle school. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and community-focused initiatives, Sandrock remains a central pillar for families in the Craig area seeking a stable and encouraging environment for their children’s early education.

299

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandrock Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	110
Black	3
Two or More	4

White
182 (60.9%)
Hispanic
110 (36.8%)
Two or More
4 (1.3%)
Black
3 (1.0%)

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:	Moffat County School District RE: No. 1
Phone:	(970)824-3287
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	174
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 50

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 45