Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Freedom Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 30% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 473 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Freedom Elementary School serves the southeast part of West Fargo, ND, covering an area of approximately 3.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
473 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2012
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Educating all learners for tomorrow's world.
School Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 449 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 449 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
24%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White, and Blue
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Elementary School's ranking?
Freedom Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 449 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Freedom Elementary School often compared to?
Freedom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Independence Elementary School, Longfellow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?
473 students attend Freedom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Freedom Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 10:1.
What grades does Freedom Elementary School offer ?
Freedom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Freedom Elementary School part of?
Freedom Elementary School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.
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