- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandwich, IL
Herman E Dummer
Federal NCES profile for Herman E Dummer, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173537004741
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Herman E Dummer earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Sandwich · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 275
- students enrolled
Herman E Dummer has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Herman E Dummer ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Sandwich, IL.
School address
District: Sandwich Cusd 430 · Illinois
NCES ID 173537004741 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Herman E Dummer held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 173537004741 · Sandwich, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
275 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandwich Community High School (560 students)
Herman E Dummer held near 254 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Herman E Dummer in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandwich Commu
Sandwich Community High School
560 students
- Sandwich Middl
Sandwich Middle School
420 students
- This school
Herman E Dummer
275 students
- Lynn G Haskin
Lynn G Haskin Elementary School
226 students
- Prairie View E 221
Prairie View Elem School
221 students
- W W Woodbury E 170
W W Woodbury Elem School
170 students
What this shows Herman E Dummer reports 275 students on the CCD universe file.
How Herman E Dummer compares
Herman E Dummer 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 275 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
275
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,175
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Herman E Dummer is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Sandwich Cusd 430 reports $14,175 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Herman E Dummer Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandwich Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynn G Haskin Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| W W Woodbury Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Herman E Dummer's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~275 students)
Frequently asked questions about Herman E Dummer
How many students attend Herman E Dummer?
Herman E Dummer has 275 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandwich, IL. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 254 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herman E Dummer?
The student-teacher ratio at Herman E Dummer is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Herman E Dummer?
The largest demographic group at Herman E Dummer is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Sandwich, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Herman E Dummer?
Herman E Dummer has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Herman E Dummer rank among public schools in Sandwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Herman E Dummer ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Sandwich, 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 Sandwich on the city page.
What other schools are in Sandwich Cusd 430?
Besides Herman E Dummer, Sandwich Cusd 430 also operates Sandwich Community High School (560 students), Sandwich Middle School (420 students), and Lynn G Haskin Elementary School (226 students). See the Sandwich Cusd 430 district page for the complete list.