Enrollment
633
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elmhurst, IL
Sandburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sandburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171397001754
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandburg Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Elmhurst · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 633
- students enrolled
Sandburg Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandburg Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Elmhurst, IL.
School address
District: Elmhurst Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 171397001754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandburg Middle School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandburg Middle School
Sandburg Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Elmhurst, Illinois, enrolling 633 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.
Enrollment of 633 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Elmhurst Sd 205 spends $20,919 per pupil, 23% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Elmhurst's middle schools, it stands alongside Bryan Middle School (687 students): Sandburg Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 13.9:1).
Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates York Comm High School (2,590 students) and Bryan Middle School (687 students) alongside Sandburg Middle School.
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 Sandburg Middle School compares
Sandburg Middle School 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 | 633 | top 18% | - | - |
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.
633
Bigger than 75% 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
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,919
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 633 Top 18% in Illinois - larger than 82% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 50.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171397001754
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.5%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Sandburg Middle School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 211:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.8%
In-school suspensions 14
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elmhurst Sd 205, which includes Sandburg Middle School.
$20,919
Per student
+23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.3%
State 24.5%
Federal 3.2%
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 Sandburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| York Comm High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryan Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Conrad Fischer Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawthorne Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,590
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 527
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar middle schools in Elmhurst
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sandburg Middle School
How many students attend Sandburg Middle School?
Sandburg Middle School has 633 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandburg Middle School 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 Sandburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sandburg Middle School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Elmhurst, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandburg Middle School?
Sandburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Sandburg Middle School rank among middle schools in Elmhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandburg Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Elmhurst, 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 Elmhurst on the city page.
Is Sandburg Middle School a good school?
Sandburg Middle School earns 63/100 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 Elmhurst Sd 205?
Besides Sandburg Middle School, Elmhurst Sd 205 also operates York Comm High School (2,590 students), Bryan Middle School (687 students), and Conrad Fischer Elem School (584 students). See the Elmhurst Sd 205 district page for the complete list.