- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Freeburg Elem School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 171582005721 · Freeburg, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeburg Primary Center (244 students)
Freeburg Elem School held near 529 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
How Freeburg Elem School compares
Freeburg Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,415
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Freeburg Ccsd 70 reports $13,415 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~508 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 532 (2022-23) → 529 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.