SANDBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Sandburg Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Springfield SD 186 school district, located in Springfield, IL with about 275 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 16 teachers, Sandburg Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Sandburg Elementary School, located at 2051 Wabash Ave in Springfield, Illinois, serves as a public primary education facility within the Springfield Public School District 186. The school is situated in a central residential area, providing a foundational learning environment for students in the local community. Like many schools in the district, Sandburg focuses on fostering academic growth, social development, and basic literacy and numeracy skills through a structured curriculum designed to prepare elementary-age children for middle school success.
Beyond its core academic mission, Sandburg Elementary typically serves as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes a supportive community atmosphere. The school staff generally works to integrate state learning standards with efforts to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Families in the area can expect a focus on traditional elementary subjects, periodic assessment and progress monitoring, and opportunities for extracurricular or social involvement intended to create a well-rounded educational experience for its young learners.
For more information, contact Sandburg Elem School at (217) 787-3112 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Springfield, IL 62704-5305
(217) 787-3112
SANDBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Springfield, IL with about 275 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Springfield SD 186
- Total Students:
- 275
- Teachers:
- 16.35
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 275 students
- White
- 43.3%
- Black or African American
- 34.5%
- Two or more races
- 14.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 2.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.7%
- Male
- 51.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.