- Enrollment
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Palatine, IL
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
Federal NCES profile for Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173042003160
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #11 of 14
- public schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 679
- students enrolled
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch ranks #11 of 14 public schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173042003160 · Palatine, IL Middle · MID · TRAD
679 enr · 15.8:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students)
Resource Investment Index #11 of 14 public schools in Palatine. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Plum Grove Jr
Plum Grove Jr High School
1,128 students
- Winston Campus
Winston Campus Jr High
847 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
772 students
- Virginia Lake
Virginia Lake Elem School
717 students
- This school
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
679 students
- Frank C Whitel
Frank C Whiteley Elem School
663 students
What this shows Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch reports 679 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch compares
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,671
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 679 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
White 34.9%
Asian 10.0%
African American 6.9%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch.
$19,671
Per student
+8%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plum Grove Jr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winston Campus Jr High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Virginia Lake Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank C Whiteley Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle schools in Palatine
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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
How many students attend Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch?
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch has 679 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Palatine, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch is 15.8:1, which is 13% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Palatine, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch?
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch 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 Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch rank among public schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch ranks #11 of 14 public schools in Palatine, 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 Palatine on the city page.
What other schools are in Palatine Ccsd 15?
Besides Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch, Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students), Winston Campus Jr High (847 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (772 students). See the Palatine Ccsd 15 district page for the complete list.
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