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Sunset Ridge Elem School

PublicRegularGrades 4–8
Northfield, Illinois · Sunset Ridge SD 29
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students274
Student:Teacher8.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch2%
Title INo
Sunset Ridge Elem School
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 378
274
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
2%-51.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
8.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
4–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Sunset Ridge Elem School is a public middle serving grades 4–8 in Northfield, Illinois. The school enrolls 274 students. It is part of the Sunset Ridge SD 29 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
8.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
2% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 53% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span4–8
DistrictSunset Ridge SD 29
County17031
CityNorthfield
ZIP60093
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID173840003918

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment274
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino3.7%
Black / African American5.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native89.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.0%
Hispanic
3.7%
Black
5.8%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %2%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)