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Sator Sanchez Elem School

Elementary School · Joliet Psd 86 · Joliet, IL

A Joliet Psd 86 elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1101 Harrison Ave, Joliet, IL 60432

  • Math 1% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 8% proficient (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)4% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$22,414
Chronic Absenteeism35.7%

Students at Sator Sanchez Elem School score 4% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 4%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency1%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 8% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
80%
ELA
64%
2012
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
9%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
7%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2019
Math
6%
ELA
11%
2020*
Math
1%
ELA
5%
2021*
Math
1%
ELA
5%
2022
ELA
8%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 25% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

98.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sator Sanchez 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. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,601/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Joliet), 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

$64,099

Median home value

$185,100

Median rent

$1,261/mo

College educated

12.9%

Homeownership

57.1%

Poverty rate

18.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60432; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Forest Park Individual Ed SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–50.8 mi267Compare →
St Mary Nativity SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–81.0 mi126Compare →
Isaac Singleton Elem SchEnrollment path unverified6.0K–51.1 mi288Compare →
Vilaseca Josephine CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.1 mi8Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Joliet Psd 86

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#15 of 20
District spending per student
$22,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sator Sanchez Elem School is listed in Joliet PSD 86; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sator Sanchez Elem School

Sator Sanchez Elem School is a public elementary school in Joliet, IL, part of Joliet Psd 86, serving approximately 631 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,609 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sator Sanchez Elem School

What grades does Sator Sanchez Elem School serve?

Sator Sanchez Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Sator Sanchez Elem School?

Sator Sanchez Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sator Sanchez Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sator Sanchez Elem School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sator Sanchez Elem School rank in IL?

Sator Sanchez Elem School ranks #3,609 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Sator Sanchez Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sator Sanchez Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Sator Sanchez Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sator Sanchez Elem School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sator Sanchez Elem School a charter school?

No, Sator Sanchez Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sator Sanchez Elem School a Title I school?

No, Sator Sanchez Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sator Sanchez Elem School?

98.4% of students at Sator Sanchez 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 – 5th
Enrollment
631
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.7%
Area population (ZIP 60432)
20,098
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
33.6
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 60432; 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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