- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Freeport, IL
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Carl Sandburg Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171590001904
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 430
- students enrolled
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Middle Sch ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Freeport, IL.
School address
District: Freeport Sd 145 · Illinois
NCES ID 171590001904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171590001904 · Freeport, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
430 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeport High School (1,165 students)
Resource Investment Index #2 of 8 public schools in Freeport. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freeport High
Freeport High School
1,165 students
- Freeport Middl
Freeport Middle School
515 students
- This school 430
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
430 students
- Blackhawk Elem 361
Blackhawk Elem School
361 students
- Jones-Farrar I 350
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
350 students
- Lincoln-Dougla 325
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Carl Sandburg Middle Sch reports 430 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Sandburg Middle Sch compares
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 430 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 215 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 49.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.6%
African American 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 16.3%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.3, Carl Sandburg Middle Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeport Sd 145, which includes Carl Sandburg Middle Sch.
$22,580
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Carl Sandburg Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeport Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Sandburg Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~430 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Middle Sch?
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch has 430 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Freeport, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Middle Sch is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Carl Sandburg Middle Sch is White at 35.6% of enrollment, in Freeport, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Sandburg Middle Sch?
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Middle Sch rank among public schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Middle Sch ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Freeport, 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 Freeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Freeport Sd 145?
Besides Carl Sandburg Middle Sch, Freeport Sd 145 also operates Freeport High School (1,165 students), Freeport Middle School (515 students), and Blackhawk Elem School (361 students). See the Freeport Sd 145 district page for the complete list.
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