Freedom Elementary School
Tel:
(573) 842-2100
Freedom Elementary School serves 992 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Freedom Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Freedom Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Freedom Elementary School's student population of 992 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 992 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
Freedom Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Freedom Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1255 out of 2085 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 7% |
| Black | 14% | 16% |
| White | 57% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 16% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 42% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waynesville R-VI School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Freedom Elementary School is Waynesville Senior High School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Waynesville Middle School (4.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Partridge Elementary School (2.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Leonard Wood Partridge Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 394 students
2.5 miles
7078 Young St
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2600 2.5 K-5 394 - Fort Leonard Wood Wood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 326 students
2.5 miles
4590 Buckeye Ave
Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473
(573) 842-2625 2.5 K-5 326 - Waynesville Waynesville East Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1,183 student
2.9 miles
1501 State Rd F
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2150 2.9 PK-5 1,183 - Waynesville 6th Grade Center Grades: 6 | 456 students
4.2 miles
810 Roosevelt Street
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2300 4.2 6 456 - Waynesville Waynesville Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 821 students
4.2 miles
1001 Historic 66 West
Waynesville, MO 65583
(573) 842-2550 4.2 7-8 821
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