- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Sandoval Elem School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.1 → 14.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 173531004825 · Sandoval, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandoval Sr High School (124 students)
Sandoval Elem School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.1 → 14.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sandoval Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sandoval Elem School
221 students
- Sandoval Sr Hi
Sandoval Sr High School
124 students
- Sandoval Jr Hi 84
Sandoval Jr High School
84 students
What this shows Sandoval Elem School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandoval Elem School compares
Sandoval 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Sandoval Cusd 501 reports $15,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 84
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~221 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.