Sangamon Elementary School serves 453 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sangamon Elementary School?
453 students attend Sangamon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Sangamon Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sangamon Elementary School?
Sangamon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sangamon Elementary School offer ?
Sangamon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Sangamon Elementary School part of?
Sangamon Elementary School is part of Mahomet-Seymour Community Unit School District 3.
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