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3 schools in Sunset Ridge SD 29

Illinois · 515 students · 1 city

Sunset Ridge SD 29's footprint covers 3 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 515 (an average of 172 per school).

4-year change in Sunset Ridge SD 29

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
515
+34 (+7%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Sunset Ridge SD 29 ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IllinoisIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
515#501 of 508#9,149 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
2#497 of 508N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
9.1:1#4 of 506#151 of 9,044
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Sunset Ridge SD 29

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 474 to 515 students (up 9%) and from 52 to 57 full-time teachers (up 10%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Sunset Ridge Elem SchoolNorthfieldMiddle04-08274
Middlefork Primary SchoolNorthfieldElementaryKG-03241
Northfield Community Nursery SchNorthfieldElementaryPK-PK0

About Sunset Ridge SD 29

As a small district in Illinois, Sunset Ridge SD 29 serves 515 students across 3 schools.

In terms of grade levels, Sunset Ridge SD 29 consists of 2 elementary and 1 middle.

Average enrollment per school in Sunset Ridge SD 29 is about 172, noticeably below the Illinois average of roughly 480.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Sunset Ridge SD 29 has grew 7% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 481 students to 515.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Sunset Ridge SD 29 discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Sunset Ridge SD 29 run?
Sunset Ridge SD 29 has 3 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 515 students in Illinois.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Sunset Ridge SD 29?
Sunset Ridge SD 29 includes 2 elementary schools and 1 middle school.
What is the largest school in Sunset Ridge SD 29?
Sunset Ridge Elem School is the largest public school in Sunset Ridge SD 29 by enrollment, with approximately 274 students.
What grade levels does Sunset Ridge SD 29 serve?
Sunset Ridge SD 29 serves students from pre-K through grade 8 across 3 schools.