Center Elem School
Freeport, IL · Freeport SD 145 · Grades PK - 4
943rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
Center Elem School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Center Elem School 943rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 55% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 43th in 2019 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
Center Elem School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Center Elem School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 223 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.1% | 35.4% | ▼ 15.7 pts | |
| Black | 28.6% | 23.8% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 14.8% | 20.2% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 18.8% | ▲ 13.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts |
Homes near Center Elem School
Typical home value $126K in zip 61032 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2006
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Center Elem School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Blackhawk Elem SchoolFreeport SD 145 · 0.9 mi away1,664th of 2,105
ELA 28% · Math 23% - 1Empire Elem SchoolFreeport SD 145 · 2 mi away1,955th of 2,105
ELA 16% - 2Lincoln-Douglas Elementary SchoolFreeport SD 145 · 2.6 mi away1,797th of 2,105
ELA 23% · Math 20% - 3Jones-Farrar an International Baccalaureate World SchoolFreeport SD 145 · 3.4 mi away1,634th of 2,105
ELA 31% · Math 22% - 6Dakota Elementary SchoolDakota CUSD 201 · 7.7 mi away957th of 2,105
ELA 48% · Math 45% - –German Valley Grade SchoolForrestville Valley CUSD 221 · 8.4 mi away
- 6Pearl City Elementary SchoolPearl City CUSD 200 · 11.4 mi away1,041st of 2,105
ELA 45% · Math 42% - 9Forreston Grade SchoolForrestville Valley CUSD 221 · 11.5 mi away310th of 2,105
ELA 69% · Math 66%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Center Elem School in?
Center Elem School is part of the Freeport SD 145 district in Freeport, Illinois.
Is Center Elem School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Center Elem School 943rd of 2,105 Illinois elementary schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Center Elem School?
White 35%, Black 24%, Two or more races 20%, Hispanic 19% (223 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Center Elem School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61032 is $126K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.