Sandburg Elem School
Springfield, IL · Springfield SD 186 · Grades K - 5
1,062nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 50%▼ Declining
Sandburg Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Sandburg Elem School 1,062nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 50% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 77th in 2019 to 50th in 2025 — declining.
Sandburg Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Sandburg Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 278 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 32.2% | 43.2% | ▲ 11.0 pts | |
| White | 50.2% | 39.2% | ▼ 11.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 10.2% | 9.0% | ▼ 1.2 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 4.7% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 3.7% | 3.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Sandburg Elem School
Typical home value $191K in zip 62704 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Sandburg Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Butler Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.7 mi away1,016th of 2,105
ELA 52% · Math 37% - 5Lindsay SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.7 mi away1,208th of 2,105
ELA 49% · Math 29% - 7Owen Marsh Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.7 mi away791st of 2,105
ELA 57% · Math 44% - 3Black Hawk Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 1.9 mi away1,680th of 2,105
ELA 34% · Math 17% - 3Southern View Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.3 mi away1,645th of 2,105
ELA 26% - 2Elizabeth Graham Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.5 mi away1,760th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 18% - 1Harvard Park Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.7 mi away2,005th of 2,105
ELA 22% · Math 7% - 1Dubois Elem SchoolSpringfield SD 186 · 2.7 mi away2,004th of 2,105
ELA 19% · Math 10%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Sandburg Elem School in?
Sandburg Elem School is part of the Springfield SD 186 district in Springfield, Illinois.
Is Sandburg Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Sandburg Elem School 1,062nd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 50% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Sandburg Elem School?
Black 43%, White 39%, Two or more races 9%, Asian 5% (278 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Sandburg Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62704 is $191K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.