Freeburg CCSD 70

Freeburg, Illinois — 2 schools

796
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$14,326
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Freeburg CCSD 70 operates 2 public schools serving 796 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Illinois. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 752 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in St. Clair County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,326 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 52.3% local, 36.3% state, and 11.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $74,692 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 23/100, ranked #684 of 763 in Illinois against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 10.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.4% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Freeburg Elem School accounts for 67.6% of all Freeburg CCSD 70 student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Freeburg CCSD 70-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Freeburg CCSD 70 chronic absenteeism rate is 10.8% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.4%
Federal
36.3%
State
52.3%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
684 / 763
State Rank
38
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in St. Clair County county, where this district is located.

$955
Studio/mo
$995
1 BR/mo
$1,218
2 BR/mo
$1,568
3 BR/mo
$1,812
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,692
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Freeburg CCSD 70.

White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 1.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

10.8%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Freeburg CCSD 70

School Enrollment
Freeburg Elem School
508
Freeburg Primary Center
244

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Freeburg CCSD 70?

Freeburg CCSD 70 has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 796 students.

How much does Freeburg CCSD 70 spend per student?

Freeburg CCSD 70 spends $14,326 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #684 in Illinois.

What is the average teacher salary in Freeburg CCSD 70?

The average teacher salary in Freeburg CCSD 70 is $74,692 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Freeburg CCSD 70?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in St. Clair County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Freeburg CCSD 70?

Freeburg CCSD 70 students are 92.4% White, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Freeburg CCSD 70?

Freeburg CCSD 70 has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #684 out of 763 districts in Illinois. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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