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Carl Sandburg Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
Wheaton, Illinois · CUSD 200
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students402
Student:Teacher13.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch37%
Title INo
Carl Sandburg Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
402
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
37%-16.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Carl Sandburg Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Wheaton, Illinois. The school enrolls 402 students. It is part of the CUSD 200 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictCUSD 200
County17043
CityWheaton
ZIP60187
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID174218004207

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment402
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino17.6%
Black / African American8.4%
Asian7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native61.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
17.6%
Black
8.4%
Asian
7.9%
Two+
4.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %37%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)