At a glance
Reported students
262
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
262
Freedom Academy: 262 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
11.4:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 379
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Freedom Academy
Freedom Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Phoenix. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Freedom Academy Inc. (89506). NCES reports 262 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.4:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (54.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 8.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Freedom Academy
- 1How do the reported 11.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 8.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.2%
- Hispanic35.9%
- Black4.2%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Freedom Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whispering Wind Academy Elementary · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | PK–06 | 376 | 0.5 mi |
| Benchmark School Elementary · Charter · Benchmark School Inc. (10972) | KG–06 | 328 | 1 mi |
| Palomino Intermediate School Elementary · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | PK–06 | 383 | 1.2 mi |
| Palomino Primary School Elementary · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | PK–06 | 590 | 1.2 mi |
| Indian Bend Elementary School Elementary · Paradise Valley Unified District (4241) | PK–06 | 539 | 1.5 mi |
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway North Phoenix Elementary · Charter · Archway Classical Academy North Phoenix (91758) | KG–06 | 713 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Academy
What grades does Freedom Academy serve?
Freedom Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Freedom Academy Inc. (89506).
How many students attend Freedom Academy?
Freedom Academy reported 262 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 379 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Freedom Academy?
The calculated ratio is 11.4:1, based on 262 students and 23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Freedom Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Freedom Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Freedom Academy in?
Freedom Academy is part of Freedom Academy Inc. (89506), based in Phoenix, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Freedom Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whispering Wind Academy (0.5 mi), Benchmark School (1 mi), Palomino Intermediate School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.