- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lemoore, CA
Freedom Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062136014547
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Lemoore · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 56.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Lemoore, CA.
School address
District: Lemoore Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 062136014547 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Freedom Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 062136014547 · Lemoore, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 22.8:1 · 56.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Middle (636 students)
Freedom Elementary held near 405 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.3 → 21.2 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
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle
636 students
- P. W. Engvall
P. W. Engvall Elementary
534 students
- Lemoore Elemen
Lemoore Elementary
508 students
- Meadow Lane El
Meadow Lane Elementary
464 students
- Cinnamon Eleme
Cinnamon Elementary
454 students
- This school
Freedom Elementary
434 students
What this shows Freedom Elementary reports 434 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.5% | ▲ 2% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$15,260
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.9%
White 11.5%
Asian 4.4%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Freedom Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lemoore Union Elementary reports $15,260 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| P. W. Engvall Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lemoore Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Lane Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cinnamon Elementary | Similar size | 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
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Lemoore
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
P. W. Engvall Elementary
Standard public school
534 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Lemoore Elementary
Standard public school
508 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lane Elementary
Standard public school
464 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Cinnamon Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Island Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Central Elementary
Standard public school
212 students 16.3:1 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Elementary
How many students attend Freedom Elementary?
Freedom Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lemoore, CA. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 405 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary is 22.8:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom Elementary?
56.5% 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 74.9% of enrollment, in Lemoore, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Elementary?
Freedom Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Lemoore?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Lemoore, 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 Lemoore on the city page.
What other schools are in Lemoore Union Elementary?
Besides Freedom Elementary, Lemoore Union Elementary also operates Liberty Middle (636 students), P. W. Engvall Elementary (534 students), and Lemoore Elementary (508 students). See the Lemoore Union Elementary district page for the complete list.