Freeland Elementary School

710 Powley Dr
Freeland, MI 48623
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 753 students in grades 2-6, Freeland Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-6
  • Enrollment: 753 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Freeland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Freeland Elementary School's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-6
Total Students
753 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Freeland Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Freeland Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#372 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
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62%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Freeland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Freeland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Freeland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Freeland Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
18%
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White
89%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Freeland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of Freeland Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Freeland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Freeland Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Freeland Elementary School's ranking?
Freeland Elementary School is ranked #372 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Freeland Elementary School?
753 students attend Freeland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Freeland Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Freeland Elementary School?
Freeland Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Freeland Elementary School offer ?
Freeland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-6
What school district is Freeland Elementary School part of?
Freeland Elementary School is part of Freeland Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-6
  • Enrollment: 753 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 62% (Top 10%)
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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