Enrollment
350
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Freeport, IL
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
Federal NCES profile for Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171590001137
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 350
- students enrolled
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate ranks #1 of 5 schools in Freeport, IL.
School address
District: Freeport Sd 145 · Illinois
NCES ID 171590001137 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Freeport, Illinois, enrolling 350 students.
At 14.2:1, 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.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Freeport's public schools, it stands alongside Blackhawk Elem School (361 students): Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 12.3:1).
Freeport Sd 145 also operates Freeport High School (1,165 students) and Freeport Middle School (515 students) alongside Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate.
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 Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate compares
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Illinois - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,684
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 350 Top 54% in Illinois - larger than 46% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171590001137
Student demographics
White 48.9%
African American 25.1%
Two or More 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.6%
In-school suspensions 30
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeport Sd 145, which includes Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate.
$19,684
Per student
+16%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freeport Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carl Sandburg Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Freeport
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blackhawk Elem School
Standard public school
361 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 13:1 students per teacher
Empire Elem School
Standard public school
295 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Center Elem School
Standard public school
262 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
How many students attend Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate has 350 students enrolled. It is a public school in Freeport, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
The student-teacher ratio at Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate is 14.2:1, which is 1% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
The largest demographic group at Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Freeport, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate rank among schools in Freeport?
By Resource Investment Index, Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate ranks #1 of 5 schools in Freeport, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Freeport on the city page.
Is Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate a good school?
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Freeport Sd 145?
Besides Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate, Freeport Sd 145 also operates Freeport High School (1,165 students), Freeport Middle School (515 students), and Carl Sandburg Middle Sch (430 students). See the Freeport Sd 145 district page for the complete list.