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Center Elementary School

Summary:

Center Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Freeport, Illinois, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 248. It is part of the Freeport School District 145, which is ranked 730 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Center Elementary School consistently outperforms the Freeport School District 145 and the state of Illinois in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates across all grades. In the 2023-2024 school year, 32.7% of all students at Center Elementary School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 19.2% for the district and 41.2% for the state. In Mathematics, 37.8% of all students at Center Elementary School were proficient or better, compared to 12.1% for the district and 28.4% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in 4th grade, where 50% of students were proficient or better in both ELA and Mathematics, significantly higher than the district and state averages. Center Elementary School also has a strong performance among specific student subgroups, such as African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 181 out of 655 Illinois elementary schools for African American students and 519 out of 1,793 Illinois elementary schools for low socioeconomic status students in the 2023-2024 school year.

However, Center Elementary School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 9.8% in 2019-2020 to 33.1% in 2021-2022, which is an area of concern. The school outperforms the nearby Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School and Empire Elementary School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, but lags behind the performance of Forreston Grade School, Eastland Elementary School, Lena-Winslow Elementary School, and Pearl City Elementary School, which are located in other districts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 718 E Illinois St
       Freeport, IL  61032-5731

(815) 232-0480

District: Freeport School District 145

SchoolDigger Rank:
722nd of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,667 Help


Students who attend Center Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Carl Sandburg Middle School
    Freeport Middle School
High:    Freeport High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  248

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.5%
African American:
25.0%
Two or more races:
20.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.7% Help


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Compare Details Center Elementary School ranks better than 65.1% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Freeport School District 145! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Center Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Freeport School District 145.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Center Elementary School is $18,667. 2 elementary schools in the Freeport School District 145 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Center Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Center Elementary School 722nd of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Center Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Freeport School District 145:

SchoolDigger ranks Freeport School District 145 730th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Center Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.47 1056th 2020 47.7%
2004 38.13 1450th 2030 28.6%
2005 57.69 1049th 2022 48.1%
2006 59.80 1060th 2086 49.2%
2007 45.58 1403rd 2095 33.0%
2008 43.12 1393rd 2092 33.4%
2009 36.14 1542nd 2120 27.3%
2010 43.40 1421st 2139 33.6%
2011 76.81 472nd 2147 78.0%
2012 41.22 1486th 2166 31.4%
2013 46.17 1243rd 2167 42.6%
2014 35.47 1412th 2093 32.5%
2015 52.38 846th 2052 58.8%
2016 60.41 730th 2046 64.3%
2017 61.65 709th 2044 65.3%
2018 57.18 814th 2037 60.0%
2019 36.77 1274th 2086 38.9%
2021 59.01 667th 1948 65.8%
2022 56.98 799th 2082 61.6%
2023 73.84 481st 2077 76.8%
2024 60.78 722nd 2067 65.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.69 542nd 1765 69.3%
2019 56.17 654th 1816 64.0%
2021 70.67 246th 1514 83.8%
2022 71.07 316th 1763 82.1%
2023 81.65 158th 1808 91.3%
2024 61.36 519th 1793 71.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.14 896th 1964 54.4%
2019 31.56 1363rd 2019 32.5%
2021 56.26 645th 1680 61.6%
2022 64.97 616th 1970 68.7%
2023 71.01 485th 1957 75.2%
2024 55.07 765th 1942 60.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.51 661st 1972 66.5%
2019 43.92 1058th 2019 47.6%
2021 54.78 644th 1707 62.3%
2022 43.98 1006th 1977 49.1%
2023 74.42 433rd 1984 78.2%
2024 63.56 612th 1959 68.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.61 294th 698 57.9%
2021 59.57 91st 428 78.7%
2022 61.65 163rd 684 76.2%
2024 58.06 181st 655 72.4%
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Rank History for White students at Center Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.70 420th 1463 71.3%
2019 48.71 761st 1462 47.9%
2021 70.60 313th 1308 76.1%
2022 55.33 607th 1425 57.4%
2023 76.99 252nd 1419 82.2%
2024 56.29 590th 1392 57.6%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Center Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 275 105 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 388
1989 302 98 7 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 408
1990 285 100 5 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 391
1991 258 95 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1992 289 100 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 397
1993 301 111 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 424
1994 209 79 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 185 83 12 0 3 n/a n/a 0 283
1996 185 83 12 0 3 n/a n/a 0 283
1997 177 105 10 1 2 n/a n/a 0 295
1998 198 112 6 2 3 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 191 120 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 324
2000 198 117 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2001 173 121 9 14 2 n/a n/a 0 319
2002 159 111 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2003 159 111 4 16 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2004 161 87 4 20 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2005 149 67 2 16 0 n/a n/a 34 268
2006 135 78 1 15 0 n/a n/a 33 262
2007 141 75 4 15 0 n/a n/a 40 275
2008 136 66 4 29 0 n/a n/a 35 270
2009 129 71 5 36 0 n/a n/a 36 277
2010 123 76 4 53 0 n/a n/a 39 295
2011 145 90 3 11 0 0 46 0 295
2012 152 89 1 12 0 1 47 0 302
2013 148 86 0 8 0 1 39 0 282
2014 157 90 0 16 0 1 48 0 312
2015 137 94 0 28 0 1 44 0 304
2016 140 80 0 11 1 0 44 0 276
2017 139 82 0 11 1 0 41 0 274
2018 117 94 0 17 0 0 52 0 280
2019 149 90 0 16 0 0 61 0 316
2020 133 101 0 16 1 0 66 0 317
2021 125 116 0 18 1 0 57 0 317
2022 116 84 0 23 2 0 51 0 276
2023 103 62 1 29 2 0 51 0 248

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Center Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 25.0 15.5 n/a
1989 408 26.7 15.2 n/a
1990 391 26.5 14.7 n/a
1991 360 23.5 15.3 n/a
1992 397 22.5 17.6 n/a
1993 424 25.0 17.0 n/a
1994 295 22.6 13.1 n/a
1995 283 18.3 15.5 n/a
1996 283 18.3 15.5 n/a
1997 295 21.5 13.7 n/a
1998 321 22.7 14.1 n/a
1999 324 24.7 13.1 n/a
2000 323 25.5 12.7 n/a
2001 319 24.5 13.0 n/a
2002 290 23.0 12.6 63.1
2003 290 23.0 12.6 63.1
2004 272 18.0 15.1 62.5
2005 268 17.8 15.1 69.7
2006 262 19.0 13.8 71.2
2007 275 20.0 13.8 75.7
2008 270 14.0 19.3 71.9
2009 277 20.0 13.9 74.3
2010 295 21.5 13.7 85.5
2011 295 25.0 11.8 71.5
2012 302 26.0 11.6 74.8
2013 282 19.9 14.1 78.7
2014 312 11.0 28.3 72.1
2015 304 21.0 14.4 72.4
2016 276 20.0 13.8 69.2
2017 274 20.0 13.7 67.2
2018 280 20.0 14.0 63.9
2019 316 21.5 14.6 65.5
2020 317 23.0 13.7 69.7
2021 317 n/a n/a n/a
2022 276 23.5 11.7 62.7
2023 248 17.0 14.5 59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Center Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 388 25.0 15.5 n/a
1989 408 26.7 15.2 n/a
1990 391 26.5 14.7 n/a
1991 360 23.5 15.3 n/a
1992 397 22.5 17.6 n/a
1993 424 25.0 17.0 n/a
1994 295 22.6 13.1 n/a
1995 283 18.3 15.5 n/a
1996 283 18.3 15.5 n/a
1997 295 21.5 13.7 n/a
1998 321 22.7 14.1 n/a
1999 324 24.7 13.1 n/a
2000 323 25.5 12.7 n/a
2001 319 24.5 13.0 n/a
2002 290 23.0 12.6 63.1
2003 290 23.0 12.6 63.1
2004 272 18.0 15.1 62.5
2005 268 17.8 15.1 69.7
2006 262 19.0 13.8 71.2
2007 275 20.0 13.8 75.7
2008 270 14.0 19.3 71.9
2009 277 20.0 13.9 74.3
2010 295 21.5 13.7 85.5
2011 295 25.0 11.8 71.5
2012 302 26.0 11.6 74.8
2013 282 19.9 14.1 78.7
2014 312 11.0 28.3 72.1
2015 304 21.0 14.4 72.4
2016 276 20.0 13.8 69.2
2017 274 20.0 13.7 67.2
2018 280 20.0 14.0 63.9
2019 316 21.5 14.6 65.5
2020 317 23.0 13.7 69.7
2021 317 n/a n/a n/a
2022 276 23.5 11.7 62.7
2023 248 17.0 14.5 59.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Center Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal
201596.7%96.4%96.4%96.4%13.4%96.7%96.4%13.4%
201698.6%97.8%97.8%97.8%10.8%98.9%98.2%10.8%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%10.7%100.0%100.0%10.7%
201898.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%9.6%98.9%98.9%9.6%
201997.8%97.8%97.8%97.8%8.1%97.8%97.8%8.1%
202197.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%96.8%97.1%96.8%6.2%
202297.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%97.3%7.9%
202397.2%96.8%96.8%96.8%22.1%96.4%96.4%9.6%
202497.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.3%97.6%97.6%15.7%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Center Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,536 (13.3%) $10,052 (86.7%) $11,588
2020 $1,669 (13.4%) $10,742 (86.6%) $12,411
2021 $2,274 (16.2%) $11,757 (83.8%) $14,030
2022 $2,274 (16.2%) $11,757 (83.8%) $14,030
2023 $4,642 (25.5%) $13,565 (74.5%) $18,207
2024 $3,732 (20.0%) $14,935 (80.0%) $18,667

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Center Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1274th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 481st of 2077 Elementary schools
 37.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Center Elementary School)23.935
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Freeport School District 145)1911
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Center Elementary School)43.550
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Freeport School District 145)29.414.6
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Center Elementary School)21.343.9
 22.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Freeport School District 145)22.116
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Center Elementary School)23.441.4
 18%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Freeport School District 145)18.417.6
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students316248
 21.5%
African American9062
 31.1%
American Indian02
Asian01
Hispanic1629
 81.3%
Pacific Islander00
White149103
 30.9%
Two or More Races6151
 16.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.5%59.7%
 5.8%

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Students at Center Elementary School are 42% White, 25% African American, 21% Two or more races, 12% Hispanic.

Center Elementary School ranks 722nd of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Center Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carl Sandburg Middle School
Middle : Freeport Middle School
High : Freeport High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended Center Elementary School.


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