Serving 442 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Freedom Elementary - 06 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Freedom Elementary serves the western part of Harrisburg, SD, covering an area of approximately 21.8 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 7.7 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Elementary - 06's student population of 442 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
442 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Freedom Elementary - 06 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Elementary - 06 is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
14%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Elementary - 06's ranking?
Freedom Elementary - 06 is ranked #509 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Freedom Elementary - 06?
442 students attend Freedom Elementary - 06.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Freedom Elementary - 06 students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freedom Elementary - 06?
Freedom Elementary - 06 has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Freedom Elementary - 06 offer ?
Freedom Elementary - 06 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom Elementary - 06 part of?
Freedom Elementary - 06 is part of Harrisburg School District 41-2.
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