Serving 1,054 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Freedom Classical Academy K-8 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,054 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 44:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Freedom Classical Academy K-8's student population of 1,054 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 2300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,054 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Classical Academy K-8 is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#271 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
44:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
50%
44%
Black
14%
12%
White
20%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Classical Academy K-8's ranking?
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 is ranked #271 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Freedom Classical Academy K-8?
1,054 students attend Freedom Classical Academy K-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Freedom Classical Academy K-8 students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom Classical Academy K-8?
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Freedom Classical Academy K-8 offer ?
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Freedom Classical Academy K-8 part of?
Freedom Classical Academy K-8 is part of State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
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