Below Average
#2972 of 3,813 schools in IL
Carl Sandburg Elem School
Elementary School · Charleston Cusd 1 · Charleston, IL
A Charleston Cusd 1 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1924 Reynolds Dr, Charleston, IL 61920
- Math 27% proficient (2021)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carl Sandburg Elem School score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carl Sandburg Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,153/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,229
Median home value
$144,700
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
35.4%
Homeownership
53.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Ashmore Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–4 | Not available | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charleston Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carl Sandburg Elem School is listed in Charleston CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carl Sandburg Elem School
Carl Sandburg Elem School is a public elementary school in Charleston, IL, part of Charleston Cusd 1, serving approximately 537 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,972 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carl Sandburg Elem School
What grades does Carl Sandburg Elem School serve?
Carl Sandburg Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elem School?
Carl Sandburg Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elem School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carl Sandburg Elem School rank in IL?
Carl Sandburg Elem School ranks #2,972 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Carl Sandburg Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carl Sandburg Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carl Sandburg Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carl Sandburg Elem School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carl Sandburg Elem School a charter school?
No, Carl Sandburg Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carl Sandburg Elem School a Title I school?
No, Carl Sandburg Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carl Sandburg Elem School?
57.9% of students at Carl Sandburg Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Coles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.6%
- Phone
- (217) 639-4000
- Area population (ZIP 61920)
- 20,703
- Area average commute
- 16.3 min
- Area median age
- 30.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61920; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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