- Enrollment
- 2,970
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keller, TX
Freedom El
Federal NCES profile for Freedom El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482526009382
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom El earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Keller · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom El ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Keller, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Freedom El grew from 600 students in 2022-23 to 655 in 2023-24 (+9.2%).
Teacher FTE held 45.8 → 45.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 482526009382 · Keller, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
639 enr · 14.2:1 · 34.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Timber Creek H S (2,970 students)
Freedom El grew from 600 students in 2022-23 to 655 in 2023-24 (+9.2%). Teacher FTE held 45.8 → 45.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Freedom El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timber Creek H
Timber Creek H S
2,970 students
- Keller H S
Keller H S
2,951 students
- Central H S
Central H S
2,410 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge H S
2,140 students
- Hillwood Middl 1,126
Hillwood Middle
1,126 students
- This school 639
Freedom El
639 students
What this shows Freedom El reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom El compares
Freedom El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 45% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 639 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
White 30.5%
Asian 12.5%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 6.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Freedom El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Keller Isd reports $10,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freedom El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keller H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,951
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,410
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,140
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,126
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~639 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom El
How many students attend Freedom El?
Freedom El has 639 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keller, TX. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom El?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom El?
34.2% of students at Freedom El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom El?
The largest demographic group at Freedom El is Hispanic or Latino at 38.7% of enrollment, in Keller, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom El?
Freedom El has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 El rank among elementary schools in Keller?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom El ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Keller, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Keller on the city page.
What other schools are in Keller Isd?
Besides Freedom El, Keller Isd also operates Timber Creek H S (2,970 students), Keller H S (2,951 students), and Central H S (2,410 students). See the Keller Isd district page for the complete list.