- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Glendora, CA
Sandburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sandburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061527001956
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandburg Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #8 of 14
- public schools in Glendora · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandburg Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandburg Middle ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Glendora, CA.
School address
District: Glendora Unified · California
NCES ID 061527001956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Sandburg Middle held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 061527001956 · Glendora, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 23.2:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Glendora High (2,069 students)
Sandburg Middle held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Sandburg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glendora High
Glendora High
2,069 students
- Goddard Middle 728
Goddard Middle
728 students
- This school 695
Sandburg Middle
695 students
- La Fetra Eleme 613
La Fetra Elementary
613 students
- Cullen Element 569
Cullen Elementary
569 students
- Stanton Elemen 551
Stanton Elementary
551 students
What this shows Sandburg Middle reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandburg Middle compares
Sandburg Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 64% in California - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$13,607
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.7%
White 14.7%
Asian 12.5%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Sandburg Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glendora Unified reports $13,607 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glendora High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Goddard Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| La Fetra Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cullen Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stanton Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Glendora
1 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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandburg Middle
How many students attend Sandburg Middle?
Sandburg Middle has 695 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Glendora, CA. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Middle is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandburg Middle?
39.7% of students at Sandburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sandburg Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 64.7% of enrollment, in Glendora, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandburg Middle?
Sandburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sandburg Middle rank among public schools in Glendora?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandburg Middle ranks #8 of 14 public schools in Glendora, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Glendora on the city page.
What other schools are in Glendora Unified?
Besides Sandburg Middle, Glendora Unified also operates Glendora High (2,069 students), Goddard Middle (728 students), and La Fetra Elementary (613 students). See the Glendora Unified district page for the complete list.