- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sandwich, IL
Sandwich Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sandwich Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173537004314
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandwich Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Sandwich · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 420
- students enrolled
Sandwich Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandwich Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Sandwich, IL.
School address
District: Sandwich Cusd 430 · Illinois
NCES ID 173537004314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Sandwich Middle School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 173537004314 · Sandwich, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 12.7:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sandwich Community High School (560 students)
Sandwich Middle School held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.6 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Sandwich Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sandwich Commu
Sandwich Community High School
560 students
- This school
Sandwich Middle School
420 students
- Herman E Dumme
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 Sandwich Middle School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandwich Middle School compares
Sandwich Middle 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Illinois - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 73.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Sandwich Middle School is more 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 Sandwich Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herman E Dummer | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lynn G Haskin Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie View Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| W W Woodbury Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandwich Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- 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 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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandwich Middle School
How many students attend Sandwich Middle School?
Sandwich Middle School has 420 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sandwich, IL. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandwich Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandwich Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Sandwich Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sandwich Middle School is White at 73.3% of enrollment, in Sandwich, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandwich Middle School?
Sandwich Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Sandwich Middle School rank among public schools in Sandwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandwich Middle School ranks #5 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 Sandwich Middle School, Sandwich Cusd 430 also operates Sandwich Community High School (560 students), Herman E Dummer (275 students), and Lynn G Haskin Elementary School (226 students). See the Sandwich Cusd 430 district page for the complete list.