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Carl Sandburg Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Joliet, Illinois · Joliet PSD 86
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students371
Student:Teacher19.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch95%
Title INo
Carl Sandburg
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
371
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
95%+41.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Carl Sandburg Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Joliet, Illinois. The school enrolls 371 students. It is part of the Joliet PSD 86 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictJoliet PSD 86
County17197
CityJoliet
ZIP60435
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID172058004928

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment371
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino29.1%
Black / African American2.0%
Asian52.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
29.1%
Black
2.0%
Asian
52.2%
Two+
5.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %95%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)