Carl Sandburg Elem School
#547 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois
#18697 of 50,301 nationally
About Carl Sandburg Elem School
Carl Sandburg Elem School is a public elementary located in Wheaton, in the CUSD 200 school district of Illinois, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 402 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 547th of 2,303 ranked elementary schools in Illinois. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 402.
There are 17 schools in Wheaton; Carl Sandburg Elem School ranks 14th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Carl Sandburg Elem School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Carl Sandburg Elem School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wheaton North High School
Wheaton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,863 students · 857 m away
Monroe Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students · 1.4 km away
Pleasant Hill Elem School
Winfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
583 students · 1.6 km away
Emerson Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students · 1.8 km away
Longfellow Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students · 1.8 km away
Jefferson Early Childhood Center
Wheaton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
302 students · 1.9 km away
Hawthorne Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students · 2.0 km away
Franklin Middle School
Wheaton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students · 2.1 km away
Washington Elementary School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students · 2.8 km away
Whittier Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Illinois with a comparable Enrollment.
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402 students
Washington Elem School
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402 students
Rochester Elem EC-1 Sch
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402 students
Barbara B Rose Elem School
South Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
403 students
Alice Gustafson Elem School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carl Sandburg Elem School a good school?
Carl Sandburg Elem School has a Success Index (US) of 59.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #547 of 2,303 in Illinois. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Carl Sandburg Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Elem School ranks #547 of 2,303 elementary schools in Illinois and #18697 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elem School?
Carl Sandburg Elem School had 402 students in 2025.
Is Carl Sandburg Elem School a elementary school or a high school?
Carl Sandburg Elem School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Carl Sandburg Elem School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Carl Sandburg Elem School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.