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Public School | Grades PK-4 | Freeport SD 145

Blackhawk Elementary School is located in Freeport, IL and is one of 8 elementary schools in Freeport School District 145. It is a public school that serves 317 students in grades PK-4.

Blackhawk Elementary School did not make AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Illinois in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Blackhawk Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Blackhawk Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Blackhawk Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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1401 South Blackhawk Ave, Freeport, IL 61032

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 317

49% 51%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Blackhawk Elementary School had 86% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Illinois had 44% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

44%

Hispanic

24%

Black

17%

Two or More Races

15%

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Freeport SD 145 District Spending

$10,127Per Pupil

The Freeport SD 145 spends $10,127 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 56% on instruction, 40% on support services, 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Freeport SD 145 District

14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Blackhawk Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Illinois average is 16 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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