Enrollment
679
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 173042003160
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #12 of 14
- public schools in Palatine · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 679
- students enrolled
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch ranks #12 of 14 public schools in Palatine, IL.
School address
District: Palatine Ccsd 15 · Illinois
NCES ID 173042003160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch is a large middle school in Palatine, Illinois, enrolling 679 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 679 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 679 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Palatine's middle schools, it stands alongside Winston Campus Jr High (847 students): Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 10.2:1).
Palatine Ccsd 15 also operates Plum Grove Jr High School (1,128 students) and Winston Campus Jr High (847 students) alongside Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch.
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 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 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
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 57% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Illinois - lower ratio than 41% 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
$18,762
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 679 Top 15% in Illinois - larger than 85% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 43.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173042003160
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 679:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.2%
In-school suspensions 31
Out-of-school suspensions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Palatine Ccsd 15, which includes Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch.
$18,762
Per student
+10%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.0%
State 28.2%
Federal 8.9%
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 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 | Lower 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 | Similar 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
- 1,128
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 847
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Similar middle schools in Palatine
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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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 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower 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 33/100 (typical 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 Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch rank among public schools in Palatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch ranks #12 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.
Is Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch a good school?
Walter R Sundling Jr High Sch earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. 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 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.