Serving 389 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Carl Sandburg Elementary School's student population of 389 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
389 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Sandburg Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 3663 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
5%
Hispanic
17%
27%
Black
7%
17%
White
62%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Sandburg Elementary School's ranking?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School is ranked #718 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Carl Sandburg Elementary School often compared to?
Carl Sandburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary School?
389 students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Carl Sandburg Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl Sandburg Elementary School?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Carl Sandburg Elementary School offer ?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carl Sandburg Elementary School part of?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School is part of CUSD 200 School District.
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