Below Average
#3098 of 3,813 schools in IL
Sandridge Elem School
Elementary School · Sandridge Sd 172 · Lynwood, IL
A Sandridge Sd 172 elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2950 Glenwood Dyer Rd, Lynwood, IL 60411
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sandridge Elem School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (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
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sandridge Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low42/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,627
Median home value
$148,200
Median rent
$1,156/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60411; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 86 | Compare → |
| Protsman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Plum Creek Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Wagoner ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–2 | 2.0 mi | 481 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sandridge Sd 172
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,865NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sandridge Elem School is listed in Sandridge SD 172; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sandridge Elem School
Sandridge Elem School is a public elementary school in Lynwood, IL, part of Sandridge Sd 172, serving approximately 409 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,098 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sandridge Elem School
What grades does Sandridge Elem School serve?
Sandridge Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sandridge Elem School?
Sandridge Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandridge Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandridge Elem School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sandridge Elem School rank in IL?
Sandridge Elem School ranks #3,098 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Sandridge Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sandridge Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Sandridge Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandridge Elem School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sandridge Elem School a charter school?
No, Sandridge Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sandridge Elem School a Title I school?
No, Sandridge Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sandridge Elem School?
50.9% of students at Sandridge 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Cook County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (219) 257-2102
- Area population (ZIP 60411)
- 52,395
- Area average commute
- 35.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 60411; this does not measure the attendance area.
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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