- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Freeport, IL
Blackhawk Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Blackhawk Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171590001898
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackhawk Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 361
- students enrolled
Blackhawk Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackhawk Elem School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Freeport, IL.
School address
District: Freeport Sd 145 · Illinois
NCES ID 171590001898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171590001898 · Freeport, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeport High School (1,165 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 5 schools in Freeport. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Blackhawk Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freeport High
Freeport High School
1,165 students
- Freeport Middl
Freeport Middle School
515 students
- Carl Sandburg 430
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
430 students
- This school 361
Blackhawk Elem School
361 students
- Jones-Farrar I 350
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
350 students
- Lincoln-Dougla 325
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Blackhawk Elem School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackhawk Elem School compares
Blackhawk Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
White 28.3%
African American 14.4%
Two or More 13.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Blackhawk Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeport Sd 145, which includes Blackhawk Elem School.
$22,580
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Blackhawk Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeport Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackhawk Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Freeport
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
Standard public school
350 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Empire Elem School
Standard public school
295 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Center Elem School
Standard public school
262 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackhawk Elem School
How many students attend Blackhawk Elem School?
Blackhawk Elem School has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Freeport, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackhawk Elem School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackhawk Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Blackhawk Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.5% of enrollment, in Freeport, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackhawk Elem School?
Blackhawk Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blackhawk Elem School rank among schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackhawk Elem School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Freeport, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Freeport on the city page.
What other schools are in Freeport Sd 145?
Besides Blackhawk Elem School, Freeport Sd 145 also operates Freeport High School (1,165 students), Freeport Middle School (515 students), and Carl Sandburg Middle Sch (430 students). See the Freeport Sd 145 district page for the complete list.
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