Carl Sandburg Elem School
Public
Elementary Grades 1–3
Part of Charleston CUSD 1
1924 Reynolds Dr, Charleston, IL 61920 · (217) 639-4000
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Academic performance
Math proficiency27%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 30.7%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
555Students enrolled
14:1Student–teacher ratio
55%Free / reduced lunch
TownSetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Grade 1189
Grade 2175
Grade 3191
Students
White · 73%407
Black · 9%50
Two or more races · 9%50
Hispanic · 7%40
Asian · 1%6
American Indian/Alaska Native · 0%2
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
525’20
534’21
551’22
537’23
555’24
Location
1924 Reynolds Dr Charleston
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.