Carl Sandburg Elem School

www.cusd200.org

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carl Sandburg Elementary School, located in Wheaton, Illinois, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 within Community Unit School District 200. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, the school focuses on building strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to enhance classroom engagement.

Beyond academics, Carl Sandburg Elementary is recognized for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs designed to cater to diverse student interests, helping to create a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining a focus on character education and inclusive practices, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, all while situated in the stable, residential suburban setting of Wheaton.

400

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl Sandburg Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	67
Black	29
Asian	43
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
248 (62.0 %)
Hispanic
67 (16.8 %)
Asian
43 (10.7 %)
Black
29 (7.2 %)
Two or More
12 (3.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CUSD 200
Phone:	(630)682-2105
Website:	http://www.cusd200.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 68