Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Freedom Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 543 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Freedom Elementary School's student population of 543 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
543 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Freedom Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freedom Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#246 out of 461 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
11%
Asian
7%
1%
Hispanic
3%
6%
Black
30%
5%
White
57%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Freedom Elementary School's ranking?
Freedom Elementary School is ranked #246 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Freedom Elementary School often compared to?
Freedom Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Longfellow Elementary School, Independence Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?
543 students attend Freedom Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Freedom Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Freedom Elementary School offer ?
Freedom Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Freedom Elementary School part of?
Freedom Elementary School is part of West Fargo 6 School District.
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