Public elementary schoolGrades EE–4Van Alstyne ISD

Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary

300 Williams Way, Van Alstyne, TX 75495 · (903) 712-1900

C
73 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 6 points from 2025Still a C, with a lower score than 2025 (79).
561students
14.4students per teacher
94.9%attendance
Find homes near this school All Van Alstyne ISD schools
CCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)PrivateWhat’s coming

Rating history

Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 76

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressD · 66

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 65

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Van Alstyne ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level80%
Meets grade level55%
Van Alstyne ISD elementary schools: 55.9%
Masters grade level25%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

561students in 2024–25Down 5% from 590 the year before
14.4students per teacher39 full-time teachers
19.9average class sizeVan Alstyne ISD elementary schools: 19.8
5.2 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$55,916average teacher base pay
26.6%from low-income familiesVan Alstyne ISD elementary schools: 21.8%
8.2%English learners
4.1%in gifted & talented
9.8%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
White 67%Hispanic 19.6%Two or More Races 5.5%Asian 4.3%African American 3.2%

Is a home zoned here?

Attendance zones change, and many homes near a school are zoned somewhere else. Before you buy or rent, confirm the address with Van Alstyne ISD (district website).

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What’s coming nearby

From Realust’s What’s Coming tracker, within 2 miles of Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary.

Under constructionUS 75 six lanes through Van Alstyne2029 (TxDOT schedule) · 0.6 mi away ApprovedUS 75 at FM 121 interchange rebuildConstruction could start late 2027 · 0.7 mi away

Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

CJohn and Nelda Partin ElementaryVan Alstyne ISD · 78 · 1.9 mi PHope Christian AcademyPrivate · PK–12 · 4.1 mi
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Questions about Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary

What is Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary’s TEA rating?

Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary earned a C (73 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (79) in 2025.

What grades does Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary serve?

Grades EE–4. It’s part of Van Alstyne ISD, at 300 Williams Way in Van Alstyne.

How many students go to Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary?

561 students in 2024–25, down 5% from 590 the year before. There are about 14 students for every teacher.

Which homes are zoned to Bob and Lola Sanford Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Van Alstyne ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.