Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gray M Sanborn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Gray M Sanborn Elementary School's student population of 661 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
661 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
You belong here!
School Rankings
Gray M Sanborn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gray M Sanborn Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2258 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Hispanic
37%
29%
Black
10%
16%
White
37%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Palatine CCSD 15 School District
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 #2258 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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?
661 students attend Gray M Sanborn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Gray M Sanborn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gray M Sanborn Elementary School?
Gray M Sanborn Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gray M Sanborn Elementary School offer ?
Gray M Sanborn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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 10/10/2025
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.
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