Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Freedom Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#831 out of 1779 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
5%
4%
White
62%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Elementary School's ranking?
Freedom Elementary School is ranked #831 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Freedom Elementary School often compared to?
Freedom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller Special Education, Colorado School For The Deaf And Blind by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?
384 students attend Freedom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Freedom Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
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 Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E.
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