Serving 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Freeman Elementary - 02 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in SD
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Freeman Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Freeman, SD school district, encompassing approximately 237.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge being about 14.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freeman Elementary - 02's student population of 192 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Freeman Elementary - 02 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 619 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freeman Elementary - 02 is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#441 out of 619 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
14%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
22.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freeman Elementary - 02's ranking?
Freeman Elementary - 02 is ranked #441 out of 619 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Freeman Elementary - 02?
192 students attend Freeman Elementary - 02.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Freeman Elementary - 02 students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freeman Elementary - 02?
Freeman Elementary - 02 has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Freeman Elementary - 02 offer ?
Freeman Elementary - 02 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freeman Elementary - 02 part of?
Freeman Elementary - 02 is part of Freeman School District 33-1.
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