Enrollment
430
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171590001904
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carl Sandburg Middle Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Freeport, Illinois, enrolling 430 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 430 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 215 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 213 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 430 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Freeport Sd 145 also operates Freeport High School (1,165 students) and Freeport Middle School (515 students) alongside Carl Sandburg Middle Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 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
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
430
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 32% in Illinois - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$19,684
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 430 Top 40% in Illinois - larger than 60% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171590001904
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 215:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.0%
In-school suspensions 86
Out-of-school suspensions 127
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeport Sd 145, which includes Carl Sandburg Middle Sch.
$19,684
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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 | Higher 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
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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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 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carl Sandburg Middle Sch a good school?
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.