Blackhawk Elem School vs Center Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackhawk Elem School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
361 students
Center Elem School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
262 students
| Measure | Blackhawk Elem School Freeport, Illinois | Center Elem School Freeport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1638 of 2,303 | #932 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41564 of 50,301 | #27735 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 361 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 61.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Freeport | Freeport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 25.2).
- •Center Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Center Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Blackhawk Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 61.5%).
- •Center Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
- •Blackhawk Elem School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 262.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackhawk Elem School better than Center Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Center Elem School ranks higher (46.2 vs 25.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackhawk Elem School and Center Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Freeport and Freeport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackhawk Elem School: 361. Center Elem School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackhawk Elem School and Center Elem School rank in Illinois?
Blackhawk Elem School is 1638th of 2,303 and Center Elem School is 932nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).