At a glance
Reported students
402
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 2,323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
445.5
Carl Sandburg Elem School: 402 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 381
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.83
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Carl Sandburg Elem School
Carl Sandburg Elem School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Wheaton. It is one of 20 current school records connected to CUSD 200. NCES reports 402 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,323 elementary schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 365 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Illinois median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.1%). English learners represent 12.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Carl Sandburg Elem School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 12.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54%
- Hispanic22.1%
- Black7%
- Asian12.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in CUSD 200
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bower Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
406 reported students
Washington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
395 reported students
Whittier Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
433 reported students
Madison Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
360 reported students
Lincoln Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
458 reported students
Clifford Johnson School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
473 reported students
Public schools near Carl Sandburg Elem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Elem School Elementary · CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 583 | 1 mi |
| Emerson Elem School Elementary · CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 263 | 1.1 mi |
| Longfellow Elem School Elementary · CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 318 | 1.1 mi |
| Hawthorne Elem School Elementary · CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 185 | 1.2 mi |
| Washington Elementary School Elementary · CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 395 | 1.7 mi |
| Whittier Elem School Elementary · CUSD 200 | KG–05 | 433 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Carl Sandburg Elem School
What grades does Carl Sandburg Elem School serve?
Carl Sandburg Elem School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in CUSD 200.
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elem School?
Carl Sandburg Elem School reported 402 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 2,323 Illinois elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 381 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elem School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 402 students and 29.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Carl Sandburg Elem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Carl Sandburg Elem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on CUSD 200 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Carl Sandburg Elem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Carl Sandburg Elem School in?
Carl Sandburg Elem School is part of CUSD 200, based in Wheaton, IL, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Carl Sandburg Elem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pleasant Hill Elem School (1 mi), Emerson Elem School (1.1 mi), Longfellow Elem School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.