Freedom Elementary School
Freedom Elementary School serves 499 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Freedom Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Freedom Elementary School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 499 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Freedom Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,768 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Freedom Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #792 out of 1768 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 34% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 68% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs School District No. 11 In The County Of E School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Freedom Elementary School is Vista Ridge High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jenkins Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Jenkins Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 40%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 987 students10
0.9 miles
6410 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-5300 0.9 6-8 987 - Colorado Springs Prairie Hills Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 436 students10
1.0 miles
8025 Telegraph Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
(719) 234-5100 1 K-5 436 - Colorado Springs Scott Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 599 students10
1.0 miles
6175 Whetstone Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
(719) 328-6200 1 PK-5 599 - Colorado Springs Martinez Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 47%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 480 students10
1.4 miles
6460 Vickers Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 328-6100 1.4 PK-5 480 - Colorado Springs Pioneer Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 417 students10
1.5 miles
3663 Woodland Hills Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 234-5000 1.5 K-5 417
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