District Overview
Situated at 28855 N Fremont Center Road in Mundelein, Illinois, Fremont School District 79 serves as an essential public education anchor within the rural fringe of the greater Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district encompasses three dedicated educational facilities focused entirely on primary and middle school instruction. By offering a comprehensive learning continuum from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, District 79 concentrates its programming on building strong foundational academics, social-emotional development, and subject mastery to prepare young learners for their eventual transition into high school.

The district supports a student population of 2,086 children, reflecting a diverse demographic mix featuring significant White, Hispanic, Asian, and multiracial representation. To ensure every child receives tailored instructional and developmental care, Fremont SD 79 maintains a well-resourced workforce totaling 521.5 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes a instructional core of 292 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by 27 instructional aides and 202.5 support personnel. This substantial staffing commitment allows the district to maintain attentive learning environments and robust student support services across all grade levels. Families, students, and educational researchers can explore further details about the district's programs by visiting their official website at fsd79.org.
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Total Schools
2,086
Total Students
292.0
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fremont SD 79
Demographic Student Count
White1,347
Hispanic357
Black55
Asian239
Two or More73
American Indian7
Pacific Islander8
  • White
    1,347 (64.6%)
  • Hispanic
    357 (17.1%)
  • Asian
    239 (11.5%)
  • Two or More
    73 (3.5%)
  • Black
    55 (2.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    8 (0.4%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Fremont SD 79
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High0
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:2,086*
Teachers (FTE):292.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in Fremont SD 79
Found 3 Schools