Freeman Elementary School (Closed 2023)

120 Filmore Street
Phillipsburg, NJ 08865
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Freeman Elementary School serves 211 students in grades 1-3. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students
211 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NJ)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
1%
10%
Hispanic
(15-16)
20%
26%
Black
(15-16)
12%
16%
White
(15-16)
61%
46%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
6%
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Freeman Elementary School?
211 students attend Freeman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Freeman Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freeman Elementary School?
Freeman Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Freeman Elementary School offer ?
Freeman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Freeman Elementary School part of?
Freeman Elementary School is part of Phillipsburg School District.

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