Enrollment
529
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, IL
Freeman Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Freeman Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 170471000164
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeman Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #16 of 21
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 529
- students enrolled
Freeman Elem School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman Elem School ranks #16 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL.
School address
District: Aurora West Usd 129 · Illinois
NCES ID 170471000164 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freeman Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freeman Elem School
Freeman Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Aurora, Illinois, enrolling 529 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18:1 is larger than about 92% of Illinois schools and 29% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 529 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Aurora's public schools, it stands alongside Olney C Allen Elem School (712 students): Freeman Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 17.5:1).
Aurora West Usd 129 also operates West Aurora High School (3,641 students) and Washington Middle School (690 students) alongside Freeman 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 Freeman Elem School compares
Freeman 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 529 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
529
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$15,437
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
13
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 529 Top 27% in Illinois - larger than 73% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170471000164
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.3%
White 35.2%
African American 11.0%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Freeman Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.5%
In-school suspensions 13
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aurora West Usd 129, which includes Freeman Elem School.
$15,437
Per student
-9%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.3%
State 37.9%
Federal 10.8%
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 Freeman Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Aurora High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herget Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenman Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeman Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,641
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 528
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Aurora
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Olney C Allen Elem School
Standard public school
712 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
C M Bardwell Elem School
Standard public school
679 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Prairie Children Preschool
Standard public school
643 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Nicholas a Hermes Elem School
Standard public school
607 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Greenman Elem School
Standard public school
528 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Mccleery Elem School
Standard public school
513 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Freeman Elem School
How many students attend Freeman Elem School?
Freeman Elem School has 529 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeman Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeman Elem School is 18:1, which is 29% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeman Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Freeman Elem School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.3% of enrollment, in Aurora, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeman Elem School?
Freeman Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Freeman Elem School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman Elem School ranks #16 of 21 schools in Aurora, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
Is Freeman Elem School a good school?
Freeman Elem School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Aurora West Usd 129?
Besides Freeman Elem School, Aurora West Usd 129 also operates West Aurora High School (3,641 students), Washington Middle School (690 students), and Herget Middle School (594 students). See the Aurora West Usd 129 district page for the complete list.