At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 373
262
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
62%+8.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
Primary
Level
Overview
Center Elem School is a public primary in Freeport, Illinois. The school enrolls 262 students. It is part of the Freeport SD 145 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
DistrictFreeport SD 145
County17177
CityFreeport
ZIP61032
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171590001897
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment262
White45.4%
Hispanic / Latino11.8%
Black / African American24.8%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races16.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
45.4%
Hispanic
11.8%
Black
24.8%
Asian
0.4%
Two+
16.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.