Serving 953 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Freedom Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 953 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Freedom Elementary School's student population of 953 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
953 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
School Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#466 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
15%
8%
Black
12%
15%
White
57%
68%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Elementary School's ranking?
Freedom Elementary School is ranked #466 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Freedom Elementary School often compared to?
Freedom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iberia Elementary School, Waynesville East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?
953 students attend Freedom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Freedom Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Freedom Elementary School offer ?
Freedom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom Elementary School part of?
Freedom Elementary School is part of Waynesville R-VI School District.
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