Helen B Sandidge Elementary School serves 265 students in grades 3-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
3%
16%
White
85%
45%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Helen B Sandidge Elementary School?
265 students attend Helen B Sandidge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Helen B Sandidge Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helen B Sandidge Elementary School?
Helen B Sandidge Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Helen B Sandidge Elementary School offer ?
Helen B Sandidge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Helen B Sandidge Elementary School part of?
Helen B Sandidge Elementary School is part of Community Consolidated School District 146.
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