Serving 593 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Freedom Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Freedom Elementary School's student population of 593 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
593 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#455 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
19%
36%
Black
6%
21%
White
63%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Elementary School's ranking?
Freedom Elementary School is ranked #455 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Freedom Elementary School often compared to?
Freedom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like B.d. Gullett Elementary School, Gene Witt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?
593 students attend Freedom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Freedom Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Freedom Elementary School offer ?
Freedom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Freedom Elementary School part of?
Freedom Elementary School is part of Manatee School District.
School Calendar
View the Freedom Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Last Day Students
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 6/10/2017
This school is amazing
5 5/17/2016
I am a teacher at this school and I am so sad to hear this Mom's comments. Our school is large and I work with older kids, but I have never known a teacher at Freedom who did not make a conscientious effort to be equitable and un-bias to all of the children he or she serves. I tend to think there could be more to this situation, but still, I hate to hear of someone who is unhappy with our school. Our reputation depends on students being well served and happy parents. We have over 700 students and many involved and happy families. So sorry for this unhappy family.
2 6/13/2011
I am a stay at home mom of two. My oldest child attended Freedom Elementary for the 2010-2011 school year. This school and her teacher went above and beyond to alienate, condesend, exclude and show a disgusting amount of bigetry. I'm not an angry parent. I'm dissapointed that I was not welcomed to share my daughters school life. If they needed supplies for the class then my money was good enough. The best part of being a stay at home mom is the neverending time I get to spend with my children. I have 100's of pictures from my daughters kindergarten and first grade year. I only have four from her second grade year at her school. The treatment towards my daughter was not very kind or compassionate. They have no bully zone signs everywhere in the school. That is very confusing to me because I feel the teachers and staff are the worst bullys of all. My daughters former school was truly wonderful. Small in size. About sixty years old. They may not have had a huge budget but they were kind and welcoming and I trusted my daughter was safe and happy. Freedom Elementary is a pretentious, sorry excuse for and education.
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