- Enrollment
- 3,113
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clovis, CA
Freedom Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060903010484
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #12 of 21
- elementary schools in Clovis · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.7:1
- large classes for California
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary ranks #12 of 21 elementary schools in Clovis, CA.
School address
District: Clovis Unified · California
NCES ID 060903010484 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Freedom Elementary held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 060903010484 · Clovis, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
691 enr · 24.7:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Clovis East High (3,113 students)
Freedom Elementary held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.3 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Freedom Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clovis East Hi
Clovis East High
3,113 students
- Clovis High
Clovis High
2,779 students
- Buchanan High
Buchanan High
2,551 students
- Clovis North H
Clovis North High
2,360 students
- Clovis West Hi
Clovis West High
2,184 students
- This school 691
Freedom Elementary
691 students
What this shows Freedom Elementary reports 691 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom Elementary compares
Freedom Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 51% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 691 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
691
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in California - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$15,101
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
White 33.0%
Asian 21.6%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 36.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Freedom Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clovis Unified reports $15,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freedom Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clovis East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clovis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buchanan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis North High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clovis West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,779
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,551
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,360
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,184
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Clovis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dry Creek Elementary
Standard public school
939 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Cedarwood Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Reagan Elementary
Standard public school
818 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Red Bank Elementary
Standard public school
788 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Century Elementary
Standard public school
722 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Clovis Elementary
Standard public school
709 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~691 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Elementary
How many students attend Freedom Elementary?
Freedom Elementary has 691 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clovis, CA. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom Elementary?
27.4% of students at Freedom Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 36.9% of enrollment, in Clovis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Elementary?
Freedom Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freedom Elementary rank among elementary schools in Clovis?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary ranks #12 of 21 elementary schools in Clovis, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clovis on the city page.
What other schools are in Clovis Unified?
Besides Freedom Elementary, Clovis Unified also operates Clovis East High (3,113 students), Clovis High (2,779 students), and Buchanan High (2,551 students). See the Clovis Unified district page for the complete list.