SANDOVAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sandoval Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chicago Public Schools Dist 299 school district, located in Chicago, IL with about 972 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 42 teachers, Sandoval Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sandoval Elementary School, located in the Gage Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a public school serving a diverse student body as part of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) district. The school is known for being a focal point of its community, providing foundational education to neighborhood students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Like many schools in the CPS system, Sandoval focuses on academic growth and social-emotional development, working to prepare students for the transition to high school while navigating the unique needs of an urban school environment.

The school community is characterized by a strong emphasis on cultural inclusivity, reflecting the predominantly Hispanic demographic of the Gage Park area. Sandoval strives to provide a supportive learning environment, often collaborating with local community organizations to offer extracurricular activities and resources for families. While the school faces the standard challenges associated with large, metropolitan school districts—such as balancing resource allocation and meeting diverse learning standards—it remains a critical pillar of support for local residents, dedicated to fostering a safe and engaging space for student achievement.

For more information, contact Sandoval Elem School at (773) 535-0457 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.