Enrollment
508
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Freeburg, IL
Freeburg Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Freeburg Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171582005721
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeburg Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Freeburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 508
- students enrolled
Freeburg Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeburg Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Freeburg, IL.
School address
District: Freeburg Ccsd 70 · Illinois
NCES ID 171582005721 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
37.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freeburg Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freeburg Elem School
Freeburg Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Freeburg, Illinois, enrolling 508 students.
At 13.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 508 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
11.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Freeburg Ccsd 70 spends $13,559 per pupil, 20% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Freeburg Ccsd 70, also runs Freeburg Primary Center (244 students).
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 Freeburg Elem School compares
Freeburg 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 2% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Illinois - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,559
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.5, Freeburg Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeburg Ccsd 70, which includes Freeburg Elem School.
$13,559
Per student
-20%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.3%
State 36.3%
Federal 11.4%
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 Freeburg Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeburg Primary Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeburg Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~508 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Freeburg Elem School
How many students attend Freeburg Elem School?
Freeburg Elem School has 508 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Freeburg, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeburg Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeburg Elem School is 13.7:1, which is 2% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Freeburg Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Freeburg Elem School is White at 95.1% of enrollment, in Freeburg, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeburg Elem School?
Freeburg Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Freeburg Elem School rank among public schools in Freeburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeburg Elem School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Freeburg, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Freeburg on the city page.
Is Freeburg Elem School a good school?
Freeburg Elem School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also less 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 Freeburg Ccsd 70?
Besides Freeburg Elem School, Freeburg Ccsd 70 also operates Freeburg Primary Center (244 students). See the Freeburg Ccsd 70 district page for the complete list.
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