Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Freedom Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Freedom Elementary School serves the northern part of Plainfield, IL, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1 mile to the nearest zone edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Freedom Elementary School's student population of 526 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
526 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#328 out of 3542 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
30%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Elementary School's ranking?
Freedom Elementary School is ranked #328 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Freedom Elementary School often compared to?
Freedom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grande Park Elementary School, L D Brady Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?
526 students attend Freedom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Freedom Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Freedom Elementary School offer ?
Freedom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Freedom Elementary School part of?
Freedom Elementary School is part of Plainfield SD 202 School District.
School Calendar
View the Freedom Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
Tentative Last Day of School (if No Emergency Days Used)
May 25, 2027 (Tuesday)
Tentative Last Day of School - if ALL emergency days are used
June 02, 2027 (Wednesday)
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
his school is amazing if you are in 5th grade you would want to be in Mrs. Radostits class. the specials are awesome. p.e is fun too. you would never believe how good this school is. library books are amazing. internet is fast. this school should be rated infinity out of 10 but sadly it is 9 out of ten. to all those parents and students who are looking for schools to go to freedom elemntary is the way to go.
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