- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mundelein, IL
Carl Sandburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carl Sandburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 172754002914
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carl Sandburg Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Mundelein · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 529
- students enrolled
Carl Sandburg Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mundelein, IL.
School address
District: Mundelein Esd 75 · Illinois
NCES ID 172754002914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Carl Sandburg Middle School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 172754002914 · Mundelein, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
529 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Mechanics Grove Elem School (486 students)
Carl Sandburg Middle School held near 533 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 43.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Carl Sandburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carl Sandburg Middle School
529 students
- Mechanics Grov
Mechanics Grove Elem School
486 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elem School
467 students
- Lincoln Elem S 88
Lincoln Elem School
88 students
What this shows Carl Sandburg Middle School reports 529 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carl Sandburg Middle School compares
Carl Sandburg Middle 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,241
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.1%
White 33.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Carl Sandburg Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mundelein Esd 75 reports $19,241 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carl Sandburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanics Grove Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carl Sandburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Mundelein
2 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 (~529 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carl Sandburg Middle School
How many students attend Carl Sandburg Middle School?
Carl Sandburg Middle School has 529 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mundelein, IL. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl Sandburg Middle School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Carl Sandburg Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.1% of enrollment, in Mundelein, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carl Sandburg Middle School?
Carl Sandburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Carl Sandburg Middle School rank among middle schools in Mundelein?
By Resource Investment Index, Carl Sandburg Middle School ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Mundelein, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Mundelein on the city page.
What other schools are in Mundelein Esd 75?
Besides Carl Sandburg Middle School, Mundelein Esd 75 also operates Mechanics Grove Elem School (486 students), Washington Elem School (467 students), and Lincoln Elem School (88 students). See the Mundelein Esd 75 district page for the complete list.