Serving 574 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Freedom Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 574 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Freedom Elementary School serves the northwest part of Buckeye, AZ, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Elementary School's student population of 574 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
574 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1395 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)61.5%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Elementary School's ranking?
Freedom Elementary School is ranked #1395 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Freedom Elementary School often compared to?
Freedom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Inca Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?
574 students attend Freedom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Freedom Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Freedom Elementary School offer ?
Freedom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom Elementary School part of?
Freedom Elementary School is part of Liberty Elementary District (4266).
In what neighborhood is Freedom Elementary School located?
Freedom Elementary School is located in the Sundance neighborhood of Buckeye, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Sundance.
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