Serving 407 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 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Freedom Elementary School serves the northeast part of Colorado Springs, CO, encompassing an area of approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the school's boundary and the furthest edge being 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Elementary School's student population of 407 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 1748 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
21%
37%
Black
6%
5%
White
59%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.6%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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 #700 out of 1,748 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
407 students attend Freedom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Freedom Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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