Freedom Elementary School
Tel:
(719)228-0800
- Freedom Elementary School serves 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 47%.
School Overview
- Freedom Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Special education school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 471 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Freedom Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Freedom Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CO) |
| Overall School Rank | #623 out of 1,704 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 34% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 70% | 53% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.40 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Colorado Springs No. 11 in the county of E School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Jenkins Middle School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jenkins Middle School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Colorado Springs Jenkins Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 993 students
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(719)234-5100 1.0 K-5 445 - Colorado Springs Scott Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 636 students
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(719)328-6200 1.0 PK-5 636 - Colorado Springs Martinez Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 519 students
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Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)328-6100 1.4 PK-5 519 - Colorado Springs Pioneer Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 408 students
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3663 Woodland Hills Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719)234-5000 1.5 K-5 408
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