- Enrollment
- 1,864
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wheaton, 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 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174218004207
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Sandburg Elem School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in Wheaton · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 402
- 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 #8 of 9 elementary schools in Wheaton, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Carl Sandburg Elem School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 174218004207 · Wheaton, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students)
Carl Sandburg Elem School held near 402 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 28.9 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
- Wheaton Warren
Wheaton Warrenville South H S
1,864 students
- Wheaton North
Wheaton North High School
1,863 students
- Monroe Middle 716
Monroe Middle School
716 students
- Hubble Middle 679
Hubble Middle School
679 students
- Edison Middle 635
Edison Middle School
635 students
- This school 402
Carl Sandburg Elem School
402 students
What this shows Carl Sandburg Elem School reports 402 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Asian 12.7%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.7, Carl Sandburg Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cusd 200 reports $19,208 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton Warrenville South H S | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wheaton North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hubble Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | 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
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools in Wheaton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wiesbrook Elem School
Standard public school
496 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem School
Standard public school
458 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elem School
Standard public school
433 students 14:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Longfellow Elem School
Standard public school
318 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lowell Elem School
Standard public school
283 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Sandburg Elem School
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elem School?
Carl Sandburg Elem School has 402 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wheaton, IL. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 402 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elem School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% 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 54.0% of enrollment, in Wheaton, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Sandburg Elem School?
Carl Sandburg Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carl Sandburg Elem School rank among elementary schools in Wheaton?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Elem School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in Wheaton, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wheaton on the city page.
What other schools are in Cusd 200?
Besides Carl Sandburg Elem School, Cusd 200 also operates Wheaton Warrenville South H S (1,864 students), Wheaton North High School (1,863 students), and Monroe Middle School (716 students). See the Cusd 200 district page for the complete list.