- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sykesville, MD
Freedom District Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Freedom District Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 240021000534
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom District Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Maryland median.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Sykesville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom District Elementary has class sizes near the Maryland median. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom District Elementary ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Sykesville, MD.
School address
District: Carroll County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240021000534 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Freedom District Elementary held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 240021000534 · Sykesville, MD Elementary · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 15.7:1 · 7.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Westminster High (1,477 students)
Freedom District Elementary held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 41.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Freedom District Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westminster Hi
Westminster High
1,477 students
- Manchester Val
Manchester Valley High
1,339 students
- Winters Mill H
Winters Mill High
1,156 students
- Century High
Century High
1,101 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,007 students
- This school
Freedom District Elementary
627 students
What this shows Freedom District Elementary reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom District Elementary compares
Freedom District Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 85% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in Maryland - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,548
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 627 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.7, Freedom District Elementary is less mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll County Public Schools reports $16,548 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freedom District Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manchester Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winters Mill High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom District Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,339
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,156
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,101
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom District Elementary
How many students attend Freedom District Elementary?
Freedom District Elementary has 627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sykesville, MD. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom District Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom District Elementary is 15.7:1, which is 8% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom District Elementary?
7.3% of students at Freedom District Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom District Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Freedom District Elementary is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Sykesville, MD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom District Elementary?
Freedom District Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freedom District Elementary rank among public schools in Sykesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom District Elementary ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Sykesville, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Sykesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Carroll County Public Schools?
Besides Freedom District Elementary, Carroll County Public Schools also operates Westminster High (1,477 students), Manchester Valley High (1,339 students), and Winters Mill High (1,156 students). See the Carroll County Public Schools district page for the complete list.