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Smithton Elementary School vs. Freeburg Elementary School

Should you attend Smithton Elementary School or Freeburg Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Smithton Elementary School
316 S Hickory St
Smithton, IL 62285
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Freeburg Elementary School
408 S Belleville St
Freeburg, IL 62243
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Smithton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Freeburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 546 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Smithton Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 529 students in grades 3-8, Freeburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
3-8
Total Students
546 students
529 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smithton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Freeburg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smithton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Freeburg Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smithton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Freeburg Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smithton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Smithton CCSD 130 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Freeburg Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Freeburg CCSD 70 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#309 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 10%)
#434 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smithton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Freeburg Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
45%
(Top 20% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 30% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Smithton CCSD 130 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freeburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Freeburg CCSD 70 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
55%
(Top 10% in IL)
52%
(Top 10% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smithton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Smithton CCSD 130 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Freeburg Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Freeburg CCSD 70 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in IL)
75-79%
(Top 10% in IL)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Smithton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Freeburg Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
10
-
Kindergarten Students
41
-
Grade 1 Students
53
-
Grade 2 Students
59
-
Grade 3 Students
71
78
Grade 4 Students
54
89
Grade 5 Students
60
84
Grade 6 Students
65
85
Grade 7 Students
70
79
Grade 8 Students
63
114

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smithton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Smithton CCSD 130 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Freeburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Freeburg CCSD 70 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smithton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Smithton CCSD 130 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Freeburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Freeburg CCSD 70 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smithton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Smithton CCSD 130 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Freeburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Freeburg CCSD 70 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
95%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smithton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Smithton CCSD 130 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Freeburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Freeburg CCSD 70 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smithton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Smithton CCSD 130 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Freeburg Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Freeburg CCSD 70 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.10
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smithton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Smithton CCSD 130 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Freeburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Freeburg CCSD 70 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smithton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Smithton CCSD 130 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Freeburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Freeburg CCSD 70 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
9%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smithton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Smithton CCSD 130 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Freeburg Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Freeburg CCSD 70 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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