Freedom Area Elementary School

Public K-4

 1700 School St.
       Freedom, PA  15042


(724) 775-1122

District: Freedom Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
810th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,296 Help


Students who attend Freedom Area Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Freedom Area Middle School
High:    Freedom Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.1%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Compare Details Freedom Area Elementary School ranks worse than 52.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.94. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.1%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freedom Area Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freedom Area Elementary School is $20,296.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Freedom Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Freedom Area Elementary School 810th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Freedom Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Freedom Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Freedom Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.43 998th 1530 34.8%
2019 51.66 896th 1544 42.0%
2021 39.79 972nd 1433 32.2%
2022 62.02 643rd 1534 58.1%
2023 53.94 810th 1534 47.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Freedom Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.11 475th 1414 66.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Freedom Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.38 309th 1043 70.4%
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Rank History for White students at Freedom Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.12 928th 1236 24.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Freedom Area Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Open Quote Very good school with great caring teachers! I have a child in 4th grade and7th ,as well as a daughter who will be entering kindergarten this year! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Freedom Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 472 7 0 4 0 0 26 0 509
2017 475 2 0 3 0 0 30 0 510
2018 455 0 0 3 0 0 29 0 487
2019 420 1 0 3 1 0 23 0 448
2020 408 2 0 4 0 0 22 0 436
2021 406 3 2 3 0 0 22 0 436
2022 408 4 2 5 0 0 18 0 437
2023 399 8 2 10 0 0 19 0 438

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Freedom Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 509 37.0 13.7 54
2017 510 38.0 13.4 54.7
2018 487 37.0 13.1 55.6
2019 448 33.0 13.5 51.8
2020 436 31.0 14.0 53.7
2021 436 32.2 13.5 51.4
2022 437 34.5 12.6 51
2023 438 34.2 12.7 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Freedom Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 509 37.0 13.7 54
2017 510 38.0 13.4 54.7
2018 487 37.0 13.1 55.6
2019 448 33.0 13.5 51.8
2020 436 31.0 14.0 53.7
2021 436 32.2 13.5 51.4
2022 437 34.5 12.6 51
2023 438 34.2 12.7 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Freedom Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $816 (6.6%) $11,563 (93.4%) $12,378
2020 $1,143 (4.8%) $22,743 (95.2%) $23,886
2021 $1,447 (6.4%) $21,246 (93.6%) $22,694
2022 $1,528 (7.5%) $18,768 (92.5%) $20,296

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Freedom Area Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 896th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 810th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Freedom Area Elementary School)63.952.8
 11.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Area Elementary School)6554
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Freedom Area Elementary School)41.540.9
 0.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Freedom Area Elementary School)78.881.7
 2.9%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Area Elementary School)60.252.8
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
All Grades Math (Freedom Area Elementary School)5247.6
 4.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Freedom Area Elementary School)78.881.7
 2.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Freedom Area Elementary School)62.553.5
 9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students448438
 2.2%
African American18
 700%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic310
 233.3%
Pacific Islander00
White420399
 5%
Two or More Races2319
 17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.8%53%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Area Elementary School

Students at Freedom Area Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Freedom Area Elementary School.

Students who attend Freedom Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Freedom Area Middle School
High : Freedom Area Senior High School

Freedom Area Elementary School ranks 810th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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