- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171590001137
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Freeport · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 350
- students enrolled
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. 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 →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 171590001137 · Freeport, IL Other · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Freeport High School (1,165 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 5 schools in Freeport. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freeport High
Freeport High School
1,165 students
- Freeport Middl
Freeport Middle School
515 students
- Carl Sandburg 430
Carl Sandburg Middle Sch
430 students
- Blackhawk Elem 361
Blackhawk Elem School
361 students
- This school 350
Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate
350 students
- Lincoln-Dougla 325
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
325 students
What this shows Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 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
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% 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
$22,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeport Sd 145, which includes Jones-Farrar Intl Baccalaureate.
$22,580
Per student
+24%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 36.3%
State 48.2%
Federal 15.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 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 | Similar 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
- 515
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Freeport
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Blackhawk Elem School
Standard public school
361 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Standard public school
325 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Empire Elem School
Standard public school
295 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Center Elem School
Standard public school
262 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
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 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 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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.
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