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Carl Sandburg Elementary

Joliet, Illinois · Grades K to 5 · Joliet PSD 86

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About Carl Sandburg Elementary

Located in Joliet, Illinois, Carl Sandburg Elementary is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 371 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Joliet. With about 19.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.7 students per teacher. Joliet PSD 86 School District runs 21 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Will County. Within 5 miles there are 57 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1100 Lilac Ln, Joliet, IL 60435
Phone	(815) 725-0281
School district	Joliet PSD 86
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	371
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	19.8
Students per teacher	18.7
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Will County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 172058004928). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Hufford Junior High SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Joliet · 0.4 mi Our Savior Lutheran Preschool & KindergartenPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to KJoliet · 0.5 mi Joliet Catholic AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Joliet · 0.8 mi Taft Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Joliet · 1 mi Thomas Jefferson Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Joliet · 1 mi Joliet West High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Joliet · 1.1 mi St Paul the Apostle SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Joliet · 1.4 mi Pershing Elem SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Joliet · 1.5 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Carl Sandburg Elementary serve?

Carl Sandburg Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Carl Sandburg Elementary?

Carl Sandburg Elementary reported 371 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 18.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 371 students and 19.8 teachers in federal data.

Is Carl Sandburg Elementary a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Carl Sandburg Elementary in?

Carl Sandburg Elementary is part of Joliet PSD 86 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/joliet-psd-86-school-district/

Where is Carl Sandburg Elementary located?

Carl Sandburg Elementary is at 1100 Lilac Ln, Joliet, IL 60435. The phone number is (815) 725-0281.

How many other schools are near Carl Sandburg Elementary?

There are 57 other schools within 5 miles of Carl Sandburg Elementary in our directory.