- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joliet, IL
Carl Sandburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Carl Sandburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172058004928
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Sandburg Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #12 of 20
- elementary schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 371
- students enrolled
Carl Sandburg Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Elementary ranks #12 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Joliet Psd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 172058004928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Carl Sandburg Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 172058004928 · Joliet, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students)
Carl Sandburg Elementary held near 367 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Carl Sandburg Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hufford Junior
Hufford Junior High School
1,072 students
- Washington Jr
Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm
724 students
- Dirksen Junior
Dirksen Junior High School
653 students
- Sator Sanchez
Sator Sanchez Elem School
635 students
- Pershing Elem
Pershing Elem School
621 students
- This school 371
Carl Sandburg Elementary
371 students
What this shows Carl Sandburg Elementary reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Sandburg Elementary compares
Carl Sandburg Elementary 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 33% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Illinois - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$22,414
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.5%
African American 42.3%
White 7.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Carl Sandburg Elementary is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Joliet Psd 86 reports $22,414 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carl Sandburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hufford Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dirksen Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sator Sanchez Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Sandburg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Joliet
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
Standard public school
646 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Sator Sanchez Elem School
Standard public school
635 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Pershing Elem School
Standard public school
621 students 20:1 students per teacher
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Standard public school
620 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Farragut Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.4:1 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 (~371 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Sandburg Elementary
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary?
Carl Sandburg Elementary has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joliet, IL. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 367 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elementary is 18.6:1, which is 33% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Sandburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Carl Sandburg Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 44.5% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Sandburg Elementary?
Carl Sandburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Elementary ranks #12 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, 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 Joliet on the city page.
What other schools are in Joliet Psd 86?
Besides Carl Sandburg Elementary, Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students), Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students), and Dirksen Junior High School (653 students). See the Joliet Psd 86 district page for the complete list.