Sandburg Elementary

sandburg.madison.k12.wi.us/

392 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sandburg Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Northside neighborhood of Madison, Wisconsin, and serves as part of the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of its diverse student body. By utilizing the district’s comprehensive curriculum, Sandburg emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to engage in critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving.

Beyond core academics, Sandburg Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a positive school community through character development and family engagement. The school leverages its location on Donald Drive to serve as a hub for the local neighborhood, offering various programs and resources designed to help students succeed. With a focus on equity and high expectations, the faculty and staff work closely with families and community partners to ensure that every student has access to the support and opportunities necessary to thrive throughout their primary education.

392

Total Students

40.1

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandburg Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	79
Hispanic	197
Black	59
Asian	21
Two or More	35

Hispanic
197 (50.4 %)
White
79 (20.2 %)
Black
59 (15.1 %)
Two or More
35 (9.0 %)
Asian
21 (5.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison Metropolitan School District
Phone:	(608)204-7940
Website:	http://sandburg.madison.k12.wi.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 63