Enrollment
361
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171590001898
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 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 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- 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 #2 of 5 schools in Freeport, IL.
School address
District: Freeport Sd 145 · Illinois
NCES ID 171590001898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackhawk Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackhawk Elem School
Blackhawk Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Freeport, Illinois, enrolling 361 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 361 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (44%) and White (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Freeport's public schools, it stands alongside Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate (350 students): Blackhawk Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 14.2:1).
Freeport Sd 145 also operates Freeport High School (1,165 students) and Freeport Middle School (515 students) alongside Blackhawk Elem School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 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
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Illinois - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
$19,684
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
Overview
Enrollment 361 Top 52% in Illinois - larger than 48% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 12.3:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171590001898
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.0%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeport Sd 145, which includes Blackhawk Elem School.
$19,684
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 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 | Higher 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 | Higher 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
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Freeport
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
Standard public school
350 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 13:1 students per teacher
Empire Elem School
Standard public school
295 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Center Elem School
Standard public school
262 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
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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 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 #2 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.
Is Blackhawk Elem School a good school?
Blackhawk Elem School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.