At a glance
Reported students
682
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
91st percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
681.5
Freedom Elementary School: 682 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
23.9:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. 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
- 640
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Freedom Elementary School
Freedom Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–06 in West Chester. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Lakota Local. NCES reports 682 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 91st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23.9:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 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 (52.8%) and Black (17.9%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 8.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Freedom Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 23.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.5 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
- English learners
- 6.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 8.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White52.8%
- Hispanic12.5%
- Black17.9%
- Asian10%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
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
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.
Other schools in Lakota Local
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Union Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
682 reported students
Adena Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
690 reported students
VanGorden Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–06
670 reported students
Wyandot Early Childhood School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
655 reported students
Creekside Early Childhood School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
720 reported students
Hopewell Early Childhood School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
727 reported students
Public schools near Freedom Elementary School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union Elementary School Elementary · Lakota Local | 03–06 | 682 | 1.2 mi |
| Creekside Early Childhood School Elementary · Lakota Local | KG–02 | 720 | 2.1 mi |
| Heritage Early Childhood School Elementary · Lakota Local | KG–02 | 598 | 2.6 mi |
| Endeavor Elementary School Elementary · Lakota Local | 03–06 | 740 | 2.7 mi |
| Adena Elementary School Elementary · Lakota Local | 03–06 | 690 | 2.8 mi |
| Woodland Elementary School Elementary · Lakota Local | 03–06 | 605 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Elementary School
What grades does Freedom Elementary School serve?
Freedom Elementary School reports grades 03–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Lakota Local.
How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School reported 682 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 91st percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 640 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 23.9:1, based on 682 students and 28.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Freedom Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Freedom Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Lakota Local attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Freedom Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Freedom Elementary School in?
Freedom Elementary School is part of Lakota Local, based in Liberty Township, OH, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Freedom Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Union Elementary School (1.2 mi), Creekside Early Childhood School (2.1 mi), Heritage Early Childhood School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.