- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rolling Meadows, IL
Carl Sandburg Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Carl Sandburg Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173042003157
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Sandburg Jr High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Rolling Meadows · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 468
- students enrolled
Carl Sandburg Jr High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Jr High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Rolling Meadows, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003157 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Carl Sandburg Jr High School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 37.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 173042003157 · Rolling Meadows, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students)
Carl Sandburg Jr High School held near 450 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 37.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Carl Sandburg Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Grove Jr
Plum Grove Jr High School
1,128 students
- Winston Campus
Winston Campus Jr High
847 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
772 students
- Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake Elem School
717 students
- Walter R Sundl
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
679 students
- This school
Carl Sandburg Jr High School
468 students
What this shows Carl Sandburg Jr High School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Sandburg Jr High School compares
Carl Sandburg Jr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,671
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
White 38.2%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Carl Sandburg Jr High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Palatine Ccsd 15 reports $19,671 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carl Sandburg Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Sandburg Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Rolling Meadows
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Sandburg Jr High School
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Jr High School?
Carl Sandburg Jr High School has 468 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rolling Meadows, IL. CCD year-over-year: 470 (2022-23) → 450 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Jr High School is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carl Sandburg Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Carl Sandburg Jr High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment, in Rolling Meadows, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Sandburg Jr High School?
Carl Sandburg Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carl Sandburg Jr High School rank among public schools in Rolling Meadows?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Jr High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Rolling Meadows, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rolling Meadows on the city page.
What other schools are in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Carl Sandburg Jr High School, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (772 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.