Serving 382 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Freeman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 382 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Freeman Elementary serves the west part of its school district in Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 0.5 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone and a maximum distance of 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freeman Elementary School's student population of 382 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
382 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Freeman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freeman Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5247 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
83%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freeman Elementary School's ranking?
Freeman Elementary School is ranked #5247 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Freeman Elementary School often compared to?
Freeman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garfield Elementary School, Genoa Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Freeman Elementary School?
382 students attend Freeman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Freeman Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Freeman Elementary School?
Freeman Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Freeman Elementary School offer ?
Freeman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Freeman Elementary School part of?
Freeman Elementary School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Freeman Elementary School located?
Freeman Elementary School is located in the Edgebrook Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 2 other public schools located in Edgebrook Area.
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