Enrollment
651
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mundelein, IL
Fremont Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Fremont Intermediate 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 171593002969
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fremont Intermediate School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Mundelein · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 651
- students enrolled
Fremont Intermediate School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Mundelein, IL.
School address
District: Fremont Sd 79 · Illinois
NCES ID 171593002969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fremont Intermediate School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fremont Intermediate School
Fremont Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Mundelein, Illinois, enrolling 651 students.
At 13.9:1, 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 651 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 (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 52/100).
15.7% 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 elementary schools, it stands alongside Mechanics Grove Elem School (486 students): Fremont Intermediate School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 15.1:1).
Fremont Sd 79 also operates Fremont Elem School (743 students) and Fremont Jr High/Middle School (692 students) alongside Fremont Intermediate 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 Intermediate School compares
Fremont Intermediate 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Illinois - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.7%
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
20
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Fremont Intermediate School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fremont Sd 79, which includes Fremont Intermediate 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 Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont Jr High/Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fremont Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 692
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Mundelein
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fremont Intermediate School
How many students attend Fremont Intermediate School?
Fremont Intermediate School has 651 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mundelein, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fremont Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fremont Intermediate School is 13.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% 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 Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Fremont Intermediate School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Mundelein, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fremont Intermediate School?
Fremont Intermediate 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 Fremont Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Mundelein?
By Resource Investment Index, Fremont Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Mundelein on the city page.
Is Fremont Intermediate School a good school?
Fremont Intermediate School earns 58/100 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 Intermediate School, Fremont Sd 79 also operates Fremont Elem School (743 students) and Fremont Jr High/Middle School (692 students). See the Fremont Sd 79 district page for the complete list.
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