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Carl Sandburg Elem School
PublicElementaryGrades 1–3
1924 Reynolds Dr, Charleston, IL 61920 · (217) 639-4000 · Part of Charleston Community Unit School District 1
Students
555
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
55%
Setting
Town
Grades
1–3
What stands out about Carl Sandburg Elem School
- Reading / language arts 9 pts below the state
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 30.7%
Location
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1924 Reynolds Dr, Charleston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 1189
Grade 2175
Grade 3191
Enrollment over time
525’20
534’21
551’22
537’23
555’24
Up 5.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 73%Black 9%Two or more races 9%Hispanic 7%Asian 1%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.