- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Charleston, IL
Carl Sandburg Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Carl Sandburg Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 170960000566
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Sandburg Elem School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 555
- students enrolled
Carl Sandburg Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Charleston, IL.
School address
District: Charleston Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 170960000566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Carl Sandburg Elem School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 170960000566 · Charleston, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Charleston High School (795 students)
Carl Sandburg Elem School held near 537 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Carl Sandburg Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charleston Hig
Charleston High School
795 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
698 students
- This school
Carl Sandburg Elem School
555 students
- Charleston Mid
Charleston Middle School
401 students
- Mark Twain Ele 221
Mark Twain Elem School
221 students
- Ashmore Elem S 74
Ashmore Elem School
74 students
What this shows Carl Sandburg Elem School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Sandburg Elem School compares
Carl Sandburg Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Illinois - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,841
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Carl Sandburg Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston Cusd 1 reports $13,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carl Sandburg Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charleston Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashmore Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Sandburg Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 698
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Charleston
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Sandburg Elem School
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elem School?
Carl Sandburg Elem School has 555 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Charleston, IL. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 537 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elem School is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Sandburg Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Carl Sandburg Elem School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Charleston, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Sandburg Elem School?
Carl Sandburg Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carl Sandburg Elem School rank among public schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Elem School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Charleston, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston Cusd 1?
Besides Carl Sandburg Elem School, Charleston Cusd 1 also operates Charleston High School (795 students), Jefferson Elem School (698 students), and Charleston Middle School (401 students). See the Charleston Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.