What grades does Carl Sandburg Elementary serve?

Carl Sandburg Elementary is a Primary school serving students in Joliet, IL. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Carl Sandburg Elementary located?

Carl Sandburg Elementary is located at Joliet, IL in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elementary?

Carl Sandburg Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 20.4:1.

What schools are in Joliet, IL?

Joliet, IL is served by the local school district. Carl Sandburg Elementary is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Carl Sandburg Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Q: How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary?

Carl Sandburg Elementary currently enrolls 367 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IL.

Primary|Joliet, Illinois|Joliet PSD 86

Joliet, IL 60435

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Fri

School Improvement Day - Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Mon

Teacher Institute - No Student AttendanceStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Tue

Parent/Teacher Conferences - No Student AttendanceStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving Day - No SchoolHolidayDistrict-wide

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Dec

Mon

Winter Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Tue

Winter Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

367

Student:Teacher

20.4:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Joliet PSD 86

Phone

(815)725-0281

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

6-9%

Math Proficiency

<=5%

Chronic Absenteeism

11.6%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

339

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,414

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$12,581

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$27,486

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 66%Local 22%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$338,685

+4.0% 1yr+32.7% 5yr

Chicago, IL metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

11.4%

Below 150% poverty line

5.1%

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Uninsured residents

8.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,811

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,598

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

482 (30%)

Speech/Language Impairment

285 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

222 (14%)

Autism

165 (10%)

Intellectual Disability

58 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

25 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

371

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

School Improvement Day - Early Release

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half_day

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Teacher Institute - No Student Attendance

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Staff Day

Tue, Nov 24, 2026

Parent/Teacher Conferences - No Student Attendance

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Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Joliet PSD 86. Carl Sandburg Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Thu, Sep 24, 2026	School Improvement Day - Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for dismissal time details.	half_day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	School Improvement Day - Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for dismissal time details.	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Teacher Institute - No Student AttendanceDistrict-wide Review the calendar notice for the full scope of the professional day.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 24, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences - No Student AttendanceDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for conference times and registration details.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for holiday closure details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Winter Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Winter Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Dec 29, 2026	Winter Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Dec 30, 2026	Winter Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Winter Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Institute - No Student AttendanceDistrict-wide Review the calendar notice for the full scope of the professional day.	Staff Day	—
Thu, Jan 28, 2027	School Improvement Day - Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for dismissal time details.	half_day	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Thu, Feb 25, 2027	School Improvement Day - Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for dismissal time details.	half_day	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conferences - No Student AttendanceDistrict-wide Check the school calendar for conference times and registration details.	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	Spring Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Mar 31, 2027	Spring Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Apr 1, 2027	Spring Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	Spring Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	School Improvement Day - Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for dismissal time details.	half_day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	School Improvement Day - Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for dismissal time details.	half_day	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for holiday closure dates.	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth Holiday ObservedDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—