- Enrollment
- 1,016
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Modesto, CA
Freedom Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063867010695
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #35 of 53
- elementary schools in Modesto · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for California
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary ranks #35 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, CA.
School address
District: Sylvan Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 063867010695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Freedom Elementary held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 063867010695 · Modesto, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
713 enr · 25.5:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students)
Freedom Elementary held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 27.0 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
- Elizabeth Usta
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
1,016 students
- Somerset Middl
Somerset Middle
947 students
- Daniel J. Sava
Daniel J. Savage Middle
906 students
- Crossroads Ele
Crossroads Elementary
752 students
- This school
Freedom Elementary
713 students
- Orchard Elemen
Orchard Elementary
579 students
What this shows Freedom Elementary reports 713 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$16,034
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
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
White 24.1%
Asian 19.8%
Two or More 10.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.4, Freedom Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sylvan Union Elementary reports $16,034 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ustach Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Somerset Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel J. Savage Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crossroads Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orchard Elementary | Similar size | Higher 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
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Modesto
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Great Valley Academy
Standard public school
972 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Standard public school
927 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Bret Harte Elementary
Standard public school
867 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary
Standard public school
786 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
777 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Hart-Ransom Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 21.4:1 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 (~713 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Elementary
How many students attend Freedom Elementary?
Freedom Elementary has 713 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Modesto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 661 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom Elementary?
33.7% 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 40.7% of enrollment, in Modesto, CA. 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 Elementary?
Freedom Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Modesto?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary ranks #35 of 53 elementary schools in Modesto, 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 Modesto on the city page.
What other schools are in Sylvan Union Elementary?
Besides Freedom Elementary, Sylvan Union Elementary also operates Elizabeth Ustach Middle (1,016 students), Somerset Middle (947 students), and Daniel J. Savage Middle (906 students). See the Sylvan Union Elementary district page for the complete list.