SANDRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Sandridge Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sandridge SD 172 school district, located in Lynwood, IL with about 346 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 24 teachers, Sandridge Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Sandridge Elementary School is located in Lynwood, Illinois, and serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As part of the Sandridge School District 172, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and personal development for students in the elementary grade levels. The facility, situated on Glenwood-Dyer Road, acts as a central hub for neighborhood children, focusing on building essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning to prepare them for their future academic endeavors.

Beyond core academics, the school typically strives to engage students through a variety of extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives that encourage parent and guardian involvement. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Sandridge Elementary aims to provide a more personalized approach to education, ensuring that students receive the attention and resources necessary to meet state educational standards. The school’s presence in the Lynwood area reflects a commitment to providing equitable access to quality education within the district's framework.

For more information, contact Sandridge Elem School at (708) 895-2450 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.