Sanford School Department School District

The Sanford School Department School District is located in Sanford, ME and includes 8 schools that serve 3,536 students in grades KG through 12.  

District Spending

The Sanford School Department School District spends $9,895 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 68% on instruction, 28% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Sanford School Department School District has 12 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the ME state average being 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Sanford School Department School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Sanford School Department School District, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Sanford School Department School District serves 3% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.