Enrollment
635
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Joliet, IL
Sator Sanchez Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Sator Sanchez Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 172058005730
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sator Sanchez Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #18 of 20
- elementary schools in Joliet · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 635
- students enrolled
Sator Sanchez Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sator Sanchez Elem School ranks #18 of 20 elementary schools in Joliet, IL.
School address
District: Joliet Psd 86 · Illinois
NCES ID 172058005730 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sator Sanchez Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sator Sanchez Elem School
Sator Sanchez Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Joliet, Illinois, enrolling 635 students.
At 14:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 635 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 635 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Joliet's elementary schools, it stands alongside Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch (646 students): Sator Sanchez Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14:1 vs 14.1:1).
Joliet Psd 86 also operates Hufford Junior High School (1,072 students) and Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm (724 students) alongside Sator Sanchez 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 Sator Sanchez Elem School compares
Sator Sanchez 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 0% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Illinois - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$17,920
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 635 Top 18% in Illinois - larger than 82% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 44.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 172058005730
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 89.4%
African American 8.2%
White 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Sator Sanchez Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 635:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 37.8%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 16
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Joliet Psd 86, which includes Sator Sanchez Elem School.
$17,920
Per student
+5%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.4%
State 63.0%
Federal 12.5%
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 Sator Sanchez Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hufford Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Jr High & Academy Prgm | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dirksen Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pershing Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynne Thigpen Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sator Sanchez Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 620
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 14.1:1 students per teacher
Pershing Elem School
Standard public school
621 students 18:1 students per teacher
Lynne Thigpen Elem School
Standard public school
620 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Farragut Elem School
Standard public school
568 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Jones Elementary School
Standard public school
553 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Grand Prairie Elem School
Standard public school
494 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Sator Sanchez Elem School
How many students attend Sator Sanchez Elem School?
Sator Sanchez Elem School has 635 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Joliet, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sator Sanchez Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sator Sanchez Elem School is 14:1, which is 0% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sator Sanchez Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Sator Sanchez Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 89.4% of enrollment, in Joliet, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sator Sanchez Elem School?
Sator Sanchez Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Sator Sanchez Elem School rank among elementary schools in Joliet?
By Resource Investment Index, Sator Sanchez Elem School ranks #18 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.
Is Sator Sanchez Elem School a good school?
Sator Sanchez Elem School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Joliet Psd 86?
Besides Sator Sanchez Elem School, 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.