District Overview
Nestled in the suburban community of Northfield, Illinois, within the greater Chicago metropolitan region, Sunset Ridge School District 29 serves as a cornerstone of local early childhood, elementary, and middle school education. Headquartered at 525 Sunset Ridge Road, this active public school system operates three primary academic facilities dedicated to nurturing young learners from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. With a total enrollment of 515 students across its primary and middle grade levels, the district delivers an intimate, community-centered learning environment designed to build strong academic and social foundations before students transition to high school.

A defining strength of District 29 is its exceptionally robust staffing framework, which fosters individualized instruction and comprehensive student care. Based on federal education data for the 2024–2025 academic year, the district maintains a team of approximately 114 full-time equivalent teachers, supported by nearly 22 instructional aides and 78 dedicated administrative and professional support personnel. This substantial educator footprint—totaling more than 213 full-time staff members—ensures remarkably low student-to-teacher ratios and deep tailored guidance. For parents, students, and researchers alike, Sunset Ridge School District 29 stands out as a highly resourced, well-established suburban district committed to educational excellence and holistic child development.
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Total Schools
515
Total Students
113.6
Full-Time Teachers
4.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunset Ridge SD 29
Demographic Student Count
White405
Hispanic29
Black6
Asian42
Two or More32
  • White
    405 (78.8%)
  • Asian
    42 (8.2%)
  • Two or More
    32 (6.2%)
  • Hispanic
    29 (5.6%)
  • Black
    6 (1.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Sunset Ridge SD 29
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High0
Other1
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:515*
Teachers (FTE):113.6*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:4.5
Schools in Sunset Ridge SD 29
Found 3 Schools