- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Freeport, IL
Center Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Center Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171590001897
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Elem School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 262
- students enrolled
Center Elem School has class sizes larger than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Elem School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Freeport, IL.
School address
District: Freeport Sd 145 · Illinois
NCES ID 171590001897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Center Elem School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 171590001897 · Freeport, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 15.4:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeport High School (1,165 students)
Center Elem School shrank from 248 students in 2022-23 to 223 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Center 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
- Blackhawk Elem 361
Blackhawk Elem School
361 students
- Jones-Farrar I 350
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
350 students
- This school 262
Center Elem School
262 students
What this shows Center Elem School reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Center Elem School compares
Center Elem School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Illinois - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.2%
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
32
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.4%
African American 24.8%
Two or More 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Center Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Freeport Sd 145 reports $22,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Center Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeport Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center 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
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Freeport
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blackhawk Elem School
Standard public school
361 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
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
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Center Elem School
How many students attend Center Elem School?
Center Elem School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Freeport, IL. CCD year-over-year: 248 (2022-23) → 223 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Elem School is 15.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Center Elem School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Freeport, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Elem School?
Center Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 Center Elem School rank among schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Elem School ranks #4 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 Center 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.