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St. Vrain presents Sanborn Elementary consolidation recommendation; administration cites declining enrollment and $12.8M five‑year savings

St. Vrain Valley School District Board of Education · January 14, 2026
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Summary

District staff presented an information‑only recommendation to consolidate Sanborn Elementary into Northridge Elementary for the 2027–28 school year, citing a decline from 413 students in 2016 to roughly 170 now, 39% building utilization, and projected five‑year savings of about $12.8 million.

District operations staff presented an informational recommendation to the St. Vrain Valley School District Board of Education to consolidate Sanborn Elementary into Northridge Elementary effective for the 2027–28 school year, citing sustained enrollment decline and building underutilization.

“ Sanborn Elementary ... can no longer sustainably provide the full range of educational opportunities that our students deserve,” said the operations presenter (speaker 17), noting Sanborn enrollment fell from 413 in 2016 to about 170 today and is…

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