Enrollment
275
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Herman E Dummer compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Herman E Dummer
Herman E Dummer is a mid-sized elementary school in Sandwich, Illinois, enrolling 275 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 275 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 36/100).
12.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Sandwich Cusd 430 also operates Sandwich Community High School (560 students) and Sandwich Middle School (420 students) alongside Herman E Dummer.
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 Herman E Dummer compares
Herman E Dummer on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sandwich Cusd 430, which includes Herman E Dummer.
$14,103
Per student
-17%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 59.3%
State 30.5%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~275 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Herman E Dummer a good school?
Herman E Dummer earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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