Enrollment
526
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Plainfield, IL
Freedom Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173174005969
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Elem School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #4 of 16
- elementary schools in Plainfield · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 526
- students enrolled
Freedom Elem School has class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elem School ranks #4 of 16 elementary schools in Plainfield, IL.
School address
District: Plainfield Sd 202 · Illinois
NCES ID 173174005969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freedom Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freedom Elem School
Freedom Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Plainfield, Illinois, enrolling 526 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 526 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Asian (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Plainfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Orenic Intermediate School (812 students): Freedom Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.2:1 vs 12.3:1).
Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students) and Plainfield South High School (2,323 students) alongside Freedom 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 Freedom Elem School compares
Freedom 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 526 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
526
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Illinois - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$15,235
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 46.4%
Asian 29.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 46.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Freedom Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plainfield Sd 202, which includes Freedom Elem School.
$15,235
Per student
-11%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.4%
State 43.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 Freedom Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plainfield North High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plainfield East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plainfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy Middle Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,399
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,323
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,825
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Plainfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orenic Intermediate School
Standard public school
812 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Grande Park Elem Sch
Standard public school
687 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Wallin Oaks Elementary School
Standard public school
677 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Charles Reed Elementary Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Walkers Grove Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Meadow View Elementary School
Standard public school
627 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~526 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Freedom Elem School
How many students attend Freedom Elem School?
Freedom Elem School has 526 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Plainfield, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elem School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Elem School is White at 46.4% of enrollment, in Plainfield, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Elem School?
Freedom Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 Freedom Elem School rank among elementary schools in Plainfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elem School ranks #4 of 16 elementary schools in Plainfield, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Plainfield on the city page.
Is Freedom Elem School a good school?
Freedom Elem School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Illinois schools. 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 Plainfield Sd 202?
Besides Freedom Elem School, Plainfield Sd 202 also operates Plainfield North High School (2,399 students), Plainfield South High School (2,323 students), and Plainfield East High School (1,825 students). See the Plainfield Sd 202 district page for the complete list.
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