- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Palatine, IL
Gray M Sanborn Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Gray M Sanborn Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173042003155
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gray M Sanborn Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 661
- students enrolled
Gray M Sanborn Elem School has class sizes larger than 87% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gray M Sanborn Elem School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003155 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Gray M Sanborn Elem School grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 173042003155 · Palatine, IL Other · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students)
Gray M Sanborn Elem School grew from 444 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 39.7 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Gray M Sanborn Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Grove Jr
Plum Grove Jr High School
1,128 students
- Winston Campus
Winston Campus Jr High
847 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
772 students
- Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake Elem School
717 students
- Walter R Sundl
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
679 students
- This school
Gray M Sanborn Elem School
661 students
What this shows Gray M Sanborn Elem School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gray M Sanborn Elem School compares
Gray M Sanborn Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Illinois - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$19,671
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
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
African American 9.7%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.9, Gray M Sanborn Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Palatine Ccsd 15 reports $19,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gray M Sanborn Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gray M Sanborn Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Palatine
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
772 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
Lake Louise Elem School
Standard public school
608 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Jane Addams Elem School
Standard public school
567 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Winston Campus Elementary
Standard public school
2 students
Nationwide other 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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gray M Sanborn Elem School
How many students attend Gray M Sanborn Elem School?
Gray M Sanborn Elem School has 661 students enrolled. It is a public school in Palatine, IL. CCD year-over-year: 444 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gray M Sanborn Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gray M Sanborn Elem School is 16.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gray M Sanborn Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Gray M Sanborn Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 37.4% of enrollment, in Palatine, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gray M Sanborn Elem School?
Gray M Sanborn Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Gray M Sanborn Elem School rank among schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Gray M Sanborn Elem School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Palatine, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Palatine on the city page.
What other schools are in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Gray M Sanborn Elem School, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (772 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.