Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sandridge Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Sandridge Elementary School's student population of 409 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Sandridge Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandridge Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1845 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
11%
28%
Black
73%
16%
White
7%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
39%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandridge Elementary School's ranking?
Sandridge Elementary School is ranked #1845 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Sandridge Elementary School often compared to?
Sandridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rickover Jr High School, Wagoner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 3% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sandridge Elementary School?
409 students attend Sandridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sandridge Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandridge Elementary School?
Sandridge Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sandridge Elementary School offer ?
Sandridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sandridge Elementary School part of?
Sandridge Elementary School is part of Sandridge SD 172 School District.
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