Gray M Sanborn Elementary School

101 N Oak St
Palatine, IL 60067
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 444 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Gray M Sanborn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50% in IL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gray M Sanborn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Gray M Sanborn Elementary School's student population of 444 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
444 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Gray M Sanborn Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gray M Sanborn Elementary School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1686 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
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(20-21)
25-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gray M Sanborn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
19%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gray M Sanborn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
6%
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Hispanic
32%
27%
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Black
9%
17%
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White
43%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Gray M Sanborn Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gray M Sanborn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gray M Sanborn Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gray M Sanborn Elementary School's ranking?
Gray M Sanborn Elementary School is ranked #1686 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Gray M Sanborn Elementary School often compared to?
Gray M Sanborn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Virginia Lake Elementary School, Jane Addams Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Gray M Sanborn Elementary School?
444 students attend Gray M Sanborn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Gray M Sanborn Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gray M Sanborn Elementary School?
Gray M Sanborn Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gray M Sanborn Elementary School offer ?
Gray M Sanborn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gray M Sanborn Elementary School part of?
Gray M Sanborn Elementary School is part of Palatine CCSD 15 School District.

School Reviews

5   10/17/2006
A good school with a long-time principal and many long-time teachers. My experience is based on 1995 to 2006 children enrollment. An extremely high level of parental involvement is obvious. Music and art offerings are limited but the community has many offerings. The building is OLD with many updates and mostly well maintained. The school has an inordinate amount of Hispanic students due to bussing from the north end of the district. Other district school do not receive as many ESL students and this building does not receive enough funding to deal with the ASL population.
- Posted by Parent - padik

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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