Enrollment
244
Elementary
DISTRICT 376 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FREEBURG CCSD 70·NCES 171582001891
Freeburg Primary Center
650 S State St, Freeburg, IL 62243 · (618) 539-3188 · St. Clair County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL244 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 13.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
30%
74 students
DISTRICT 29% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 29 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 65 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 82 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 68 | 28% |
Student demographics
19%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 69% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Freeburg Primary Center→Freeburg Elementary School
Based on grade levels within Freeburg CCSD 70. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Freeburg Primary Center
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeburg Primary Center this school | 244 | 30.3% | N/A |
| Millstadt Primary Center Millstadt | 246 | 30.9% | N/A |
| Erie Elementary School Erie | 242 | 28.9% | 66.0% |
| Worden Elementary School Worden | 258 | 26.4% | 52.5% |
| Putnam Co Primary School Granville | 208 | 29.3% | N/A |
| Beckemeyer Elementary School Beckemeyer | 250 | 33.6% | N/A |
Matched among Illinois elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Freeburg Primary Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Illinois | In St. Clair County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 244 | #1,859 of 2,419 | #41 of 50 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.6:1 | #1,085 of 2,035 | #20 of 45 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.0% | #1,656 of 2,042 | #35 of 45 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 30.3% | #1,777 of 2,132 | #37 of 47 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -6.2% | #1,132 of 1,461 | #21 of 30 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
244
-7 (-3%) vs 2020
-66% since 1990-91, when it was 717
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 244 | 18 | 13.6:1 | 30% (74) |
| 2023-24 | 265 | 17 | 15.6:1 | 31% (81) |
| 2022-23 | 264 | 17 | 15.5:1 | 30% (79) |
| 2020-21 | 251 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 260 | 15.5 | 16.8:1 | 3% (8) |
| 2015-16 | 255 | 15 | 17.0:1 | 3% (7) |
| 2010-11 | 239 | 11 | 21.7:1 | 20% (48) |
| 2000-01 | 881 | 49 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
| 1990-91 | 717 | 39 | 18.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Freeburg Primary Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (260 to 244); teachers up 16% (15.5 to 18).
About Freeburg Primary Center
Freeburg Primary Center is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in Freeburg, Illinois. Enrollment stands at 244 students, covering pre-K through 2. It has 36% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Illinois (about 381).
Freeburg CCSD 70 has 2 schools; together they serve 752 students.
Of every 100 students at Freeburg Primary Center, about 90 are White. The remaining students are 6% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. Census figures show St. Clair County is about 60% White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 19, compared with 70 nationally.
For every teacher at Freeburg Primary Center, there are about 13.6 students; the school has 18 full-time-equivalent teachers. The 13.9:1 average for elementary schools in Illinois is close to this figure. The eligibility rate for free or reduced-price meals is 30%. Across public schools in St. Clair County, the average is 54%.
American Community Survey estimates for St. Clair County show that median household income comes to about $73,854, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. St. Clair County counts 96 public schools with about 40,879 students.
A public school about 0.1 miles away, Freeburg Elementary School, is the closest to Freeburg Primary Center. The count of other public schools within five miles is 3.
Freeburg Primary Center has an NCES locale of Rural: Fringe.
From 251 students in 2020-21, enrollment fell to 244 by 2024-25.
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St. Clair County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
253,694
Census ACS
Median income
$73,854
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
96
40,879 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Freeburg
- Freeburg Community High SchoolHigh · 689 students
- Freeburg Elementary SchoolMiddle · 508 students
Nearby schools
- Freeburg Elementary School0.1 mi · 508
- Freeburg Community High School0.3 mi · 689
- Smithton Elementary School4.5 mi · 541
- Belle Valley School5.4 mi · 997
- Central Jr High School6.1 mi · 308
- Westhaven Elementary6.2 mi · 313
Frequently asked questions
About Freeburg Primary CenterWhat is the total enrollment at Freeburg Primary Center?
Freeburg Primary Center enrolls approximately 244 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Freeburg Primary Center serve?
Freeburg Primary Center serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeburg Primary Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Freeburg Primary Center is approximately 13.6:1 (18 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Freeburg Primary Center?
Freeburg Primary Center reports a student body of 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Freeburg Primary Center in?
Freeburg Primary Center is part of Freeburg CCSD 70.
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