Enrollment
244
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Freeburg, IL
Freeburg Primary Center
Federal NCES profile for Freeburg Primary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171582001891
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeburg Primary Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Freeburg · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 244
- students enrolled
Freeburg Primary Center has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeburg Primary Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Freeburg, IL.
School address
District: Freeburg Ccsd 70 · Illinois
NCES ID 171582001891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freeburg Primary Center compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freeburg Primary Center
Freeburg Primary Center is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Freeburg, Illinois, enrolling 244 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 244 puts it in the smaller 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 (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Elem School (508 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 Primary Center compares
Freeburg Primary Center 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 | 244 | top 75% | - | - |
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.
244
Bigger than 25% 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
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Freeburg Primary Center 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 Primary Center.
$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 Primary Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeburg Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeburg Primary Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other 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 (~244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Freeburg Primary Center
How many students attend Freeburg Primary Center?
Freeburg Primary Center has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Freeburg, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeburg Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeburg Primary Center 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 Freeburg Primary Center?
The largest demographic group at Freeburg Primary Center is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Freeburg, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeburg Primary Center?
Freeburg Primary Center 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 Primary Center rank among public schools in Freeburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeburg Primary Center 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 Primary Center a good school?
Freeburg Primary Center earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Primary Center, Freeburg Ccsd 70 also operates Freeburg Elem School (508 students). See the Freeburg Ccsd 70 district page for the complete list.
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