Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sandburg Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
10%
28%
Black
89%
17%
White
n/a
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% IL state average).
How many students attend Sandburg Elementary School?
145 students attend Sandburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sandburg Elementary School students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandburg Elementary School?
Sandburg Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sandburg Elementary School offer ?
Sandburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Sandburg Elementary School part of?
Sandburg Elementary School is part of Harvey School District 152.
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