Sandoval Elementary School in Sandoval, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Sandoval Elementary School is a rural public school in Sandoval, Illinois that is part of Sandoval Community Unit School District 501. It serves 188 students in grades Pre-K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 8.2:1. Its teachers have had 7 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 5

188 Students

23 Teachers

300 E Perry Ave

Sandoval, IL 62882 View local requests

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Sandoval Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Sandoval Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

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.

Sandoval Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 8, 2026

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