Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate's student population of 350 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
350 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2315 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
29%
Black
25%
16%
White
49%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.4%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate's ranking?
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate is ranked #2315 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
350 students attend Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate students are White, 25% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate?
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate offer ?
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate part of?
Jones-farrar Intl Baccalaureate is part of Freeport SD 145 School District.
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