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Carl Sandburg Elementary

1100 Lilac Ln, Joliet, IL 60435, United States

+1 (815) 725-0281

http://www.joliet86.org

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Carl Sandburg Elementary Overview

About This School

Carl Sandburg Elementary is a public elementary in Joliet, Illinois, serving 371 students in grades K-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate 5% proficiency in ELA. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1 with 19 teachers on staff. One counselor is available to support the student body. Students at the school are 46% male and 54% female. The demographic makeup includes 44% Hispanic, 42% Black, 7% White, and 6% students of two or more races.

371

Total Students

K-5

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

19 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts5%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Will County

Students per Counselor

371:1

Carl Sandburg Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

English Language Arts

City Avg: 21%State Avg: 28%

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Mathematics

N/A

Science

Class Information

18:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.1:1

State Avg: 13.1:1

371

Students per Counselor

Carl Sandburg Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio18:1

Students per Counselor371:1

Carl Sandburg Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

46.36%

Male

53.64%

Female

Total Enrollment: 371 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White7.01%

Hispanic44.47%

Asian0.27%

Black42.32%

Two or More Races5.93%

Native American0%

Carl Sandburg Elementary Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Carl Sandburg Elementary

Q: What is Carl Sandburg Elementary?

A: Carl Sandburg Elementary is a elementary public located in Joliet.

Q: How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary?

A: Carl Sandburg Elementary has approximately 371 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elementary is 18:1.

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Detailed Information about Carl Sandburg Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Carl Sandburg Elementary - Joliet, IL

Quick Facts about Carl Sandburg Elementary
School Name	Carl Sandburg Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	1100 Lilac Ln, Joliet, IL 60435, Joliet, IL
County	Will County
Phone	+1 (815) 725-0281
Total Students	371
Student-Teacher Ratio	18:1
Full-Time Teachers	19
Rating	1/10
ELA Proficiency	5%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Carl Sandburg Elementary

What is Carl Sandburg Elementary?

Carl Sandburg Elementary is a elementary public located in Joliet.

How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary?

Carl Sandburg Elementary has approximately 371 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elementary is 18:1.

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