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Carl Sandburg Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
1100 Lilac Ln, Joliet, IL 60435 · (815) 725-0281 · Part of Joliet Public School District 86
Students
371
Students per teacher
19:1
Free or reduced lunch
95%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Carl Sandburg Elementary
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts7.5%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1100 Lilac Ln, Joliet
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K13
Kindergarten65
Grade 158
Grade 265
Grade 366
Grade 449
Grade 555
Enrollment over time
379’20
369’21
372’22
367’23
371’24
About steady.
Who goes here
Hispanic 44%Black 42%White 7%Two or more races 6%Asian <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.