At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
279
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
50%-3.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Sandburg Elem School is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Springfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 279 students. It is part of the Springfield SD 186 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictSpringfield SD 186
County17167
CitySpringfield
ZIP62704
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173708003836
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment279
White42.3%
Hispanic / Latino3.2%
Black / African American39.1%
Asian4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races10.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
42.3%
Hispanic
3.2%
Black
39.1%
Asian
4.3%
Two+
10.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.