Serving 402 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 402 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Carl Sandburg Elementary School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
402 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
unspecified
School Rankings
Carl Sandburg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carl Sandburg Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#358 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
6%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
7%
16%
White
54%
45%
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl Sandburg Elementary School's ranking?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School is ranked #358 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Carl Sandburg Elementary School often compared to?
Carl Sandburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary School?
402 students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Carl Sandburg Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carl Sandburg Elementary School?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carl Sandburg Elementary School offer ?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carl Sandburg Elementary School part of?
Carl Sandburg Elementary School is part of CUSD 200 School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School for Grades 1-12, Full Day of Classes
August 14, 2026 (Friday)
First Day of School for Kindergarten, Regular Schedule Gr 1-12
August 17, 2026 (Monday)
First Day of School for Early Childhood
August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School - Spring Break
March 29, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School, Assuming no need for emergency days
May 28, 2027 (Friday)
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