Serving 713 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Freedom Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 713 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Freedom Elementary serves the southeastern part of Modesto, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.9 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Elementary School's student population of 713 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
713 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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
#3560 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
41%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
24%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Falcons
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Elementary School's ranking?
Freedom Elementary School is ranked #3560 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Freedom Elementary School often compared to?
Freedom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School, Enslen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?
713 students attend Freedom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Freedom Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Freedom Elementary School offer ?
Freedom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Freedom Elementary School part of?
Freedom Elementary School is part of Sylvan Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
The counselors are really nice and my teachers helped a ton.
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