Enrollment
743
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mundelein, IL
Fremont Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171593001909
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Elem School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Mundelein · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 743
- students enrolled
Fremont Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Mundelein, IL.
School address
District: Fremont Sd 79 · Illinois
NCES ID 171593001909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fremont Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fremont Elem School
Fremont Elem School is a large combined-grade school in Mundelein, Illinois, enrolling 743 students.
At 13.1:1, 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 743 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 led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 57/100).
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Fremont Sd 79 spends $12,745 per pupil, 25% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mundelein's public schools, it stands alongside Diamond Lake School (262 students): Fremont Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 9.2:1).
Fremont Sd 79 also operates Fremont Jr High/Middle School (692 students) and Fremont Intermediate School (651 students) alongside Fremont 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 Fremont Elem School compares
Fremont 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Illinois - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,745
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Fremont Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Sd 79, which includes Fremont Elem School.
$12,745
Per student
-25%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.3%
State 7.0%
Federal 3.7%
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 Fremont Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Jr High/Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Mundelein
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fremont Elem School
How many students attend Fremont Elem School?
Fremont Elem School has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mundelein, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Elem School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% 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 Fremont Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Elem School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Mundelein, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Elem School?
Fremont Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Fremont Elem School rank among schools in Mundelein?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Elem School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Mundelein, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mundelein on the city page.
Is Fremont Elem School a good school?
Fremont Elem School earns 45/100 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 Fremont Sd 79?
Besides Fremont Elem School, Fremont Sd 79 also operates Fremont Jr High/Middle School (692 students) and Fremont Intermediate School (651 students). See the Fremont Sd 79 district page for the complete list.
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