Gray M Sanborn Elementary School in Palatine, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Gray M Sanborn Elementary School is a suburban public school in Palatine, Illinois that is part of Community Consolidated School District 15. It serves 502 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.2:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

502 Students

38 Teachers

101 N Oak St

Palatine, IL 60067 View local requests

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Gray M Sanborn Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Gray M Sanborn Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

49%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Gray M Sanborn Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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