Serving 635 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sator Sanchez 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 is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 8% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sator Sanchez Elementary School serves the northern part of Joliet, IL, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families in this area can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point in the zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sator Sanchez Elementary School's student population of 635 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Sator Sanchez Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sator Sanchez Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#3345 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
89%
29%
Black
8%
16%
White
2%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sator Sanchez Elementary School's ranking?
Sator Sanchez Elementary School is ranked #3345 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Sator Sanchez Elementary School?
635 students attend Sator Sanchez Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sator Sanchez Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sator Sanchez Elementary School?
Sator Sanchez Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sator Sanchez Elementary School offer ?
Sator Sanchez Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sator Sanchez Elementary School part of?
Sator Sanchez Elementary School is part of Joliet PSD 86 School District.
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