Enrollment
221
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandoval, IL
Sandoval Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Sandoval Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173531004825
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandoval Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Sandoval · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 221
- students enrolled
Sandoval Elem School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandoval Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sandoval, IL.
School address
District: Sandoval Cusd 501 · Illinois
NCES ID 173531004825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandoval Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandoval Elem School
Sandoval Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Sandoval, Illinois, enrolling 221 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sandoval Cusd 501 also operates Sandoval Sr High School (124 students) and Sandoval Jr High School (84 students) alongside Sandoval Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sandoval Elem School compares
Sandoval Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$13,902
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Sandoval Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sandoval Cusd 501, which includes Sandoval Elem School.
$13,902
Per student
-18%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.8%
State 59.5%
Federal 18.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Sandoval Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandoval Sr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandoval Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandoval Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~221 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sandoval Elem School
How many students attend Sandoval Elem School?
Sandoval Elem School has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandoval, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandoval Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandoval Elem School is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandoval Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Sandoval Elem School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Sandoval, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandoval Elem School?
Sandoval Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sandoval Elem School rank among public schools in Sandoval?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandoval Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Sandoval, 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 Sandoval on the city page.
Is Sandoval Elem School a good school?
Sandoval Elem School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sandoval Cusd 501?
Besides Sandoval Elem School, Sandoval Cusd 501 also operates Sandoval Sr High School (124 students) and Sandoval Jr High School (84 students). See the Sandoval Cusd 501 district page for the complete list.
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