- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sandoval, IL
Sandoval Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Sandoval Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173531003688
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandoval Jr High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Illinois.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sandoval · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 84
- students enrolled
Sandoval Jr High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandoval Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sandoval, IL.
School address
District: Sandoval Cusd 501 · Illinois
NCES ID 173531003688 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Sandoval Jr High School held near 100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.1 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 173531003688 · Sandoval, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
84 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandoval Elem School (221 students)
Sandoval Jr High School held near 100 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.1 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sandoval Jr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandoval Elem
Sandoval Elem School
221 students
- Sandoval Sr Hi
Sandoval Sr High School
124 students
- This school 84
Sandoval Jr High School
84 students
What this shows Sandoval Jr High School reports 84 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandoval Jr High School compares
Sandoval Jr High 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Illinois - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$15,629
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 84 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Two or More 7.1%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Sandoval Jr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Sandoval Cusd 501 reports $15,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandoval Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandoval Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sandoval Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandoval Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~84 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandoval Jr High School
How many students attend Sandoval Jr High School?
Sandoval Jr High School has 84 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sandoval, IL. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandoval Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandoval Jr High School is 16.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandoval Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Sandoval Jr High School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Sandoval, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandoval Jr High School?
Sandoval Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Sandoval Jr High School rank among public schools in Sandoval?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandoval Jr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sandoval, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sandoval Cusd 501?
Besides Sandoval Jr High School, Sandoval Cusd 501 also operates Sandoval Elem School (221 students) and Sandoval Sr High School (124 students). See the Sandoval Cusd 501 district page for the complete list.