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Carl Sandburg Elem School

Charleston, Illinois · Grades 1 to 3 · Charleston CUSD 1

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About Carl Sandburg Elem School

Carl Sandburg Elem School is a public school in Charleston, Illinois, serving grades 1 through 3. Enrollment was 555 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 39.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 14.1 students per teacher. Charleston CUSD 1 School District runs 6 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Coles County. Families comparing options will find 5 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1924 Reynolds Dr, Charleston, IL 61920
Phone	(217) 639-4000
School district	Charleston CUSD 1
Grades	1 to 3
Students (2024-25)	555
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	39.5
Students per teacher	14.1
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Coles County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170960000566). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Shelbyville TAOEPPublic · Grades 6 to 12Charleston · 1.4 mi Mark Twain Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to KCharleston · 1.4 mi Charleston High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Charleston · 1.5 mi Charleston Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 8Charleston · 1.6 mi Jefferson Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 4 to 6Charleston · 1.7 mi Lerna BridgesPublic · Grades 6 to 12Lerna, IL · 6.6 mi Lerna TAOEPPublic · Grades 6 to 12Charleston · 6.6 mi St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 9Mattoon, IL · 8.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Carl Sandburg Elem School serve?

Carl Sandburg Elem School serves grades 1 through 3.

How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elem School?

Carl Sandburg Elem School reported 555 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Elem School?

About 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 555 students and 39.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Carl Sandburg Elem School a public or charter school?

Carl Sandburg Elem School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Carl Sandburg Elem School in?

Carl Sandburg Elem School is part of Charleston CUSD 1 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/charleston-cusd-1-school-district/

Where is Carl Sandburg Elem School located?

Carl Sandburg Elem School is at 1924 Reynolds Dr, Charleston, IL 61920. The phone number is (217) 639-4000.

How many other schools are near Carl Sandburg Elem School?

There are 5 other schools within 5 miles of Carl Sandburg Elem School in our directory.