Sandoval CUSD 501 School District

859 W Missouri Ave
Sandoval, IL 62882-1031
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 431 students in Sandoval CUSD 501 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Sandoval CUSD 501 School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
431 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sandoval CUSD 501 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 70-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#816 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(20-21)
8%
28%
8%
30%
25-29%
50%
≥80%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
86%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,005 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,000
$21,990
Spending / Student
$17,005
$21,244

Best Sandoval CUSD 501 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sandoval Sr High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
859 W Missouri Ave
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3361
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Sandoval Jr High School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
859 W Missouri Ave
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3361
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Sandoval Elementary School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Perry Ave
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3450
Grades: PK-6
| 212 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sandoval CUSD 501 School District?
Sandoval CUSD 501 School District manages 3 public schools serving 431 students.
What is the rank of Sandoval CUSD 501 School District?
Sandoval CUSD 501 School District is ranked #784 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sandoval CUSD 501 School District?
86% of Sandoval CUSD 501 School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sandoval CUSD 501 School District?
Sandoval CUSD 501 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Sandoval CUSD 501 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,005 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 431 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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