B+
Sandburg Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
2051 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 62704 · (217) 787-3112 · Part of Springfield School District 186
Students
279
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
49%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Sandburg Elem School
- Reading / language arts 11 pts above the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 30.7%
Location
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2051 Wabash Ave, Springfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten52
Grade 142
Grade 249
Grade 352
Grade 445
Grade 539
Enrollment over time
289’20
261’21
281’22
278’23
279’24
Down 3.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 42%Black 39%Two or more races 10%Asian 4%Hispanic 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.