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
Charter SchoolNo
Magnet SchoolNo
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
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)