Enrollment
574
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Buckeye, AZ
Freedom Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040432002489
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Buckeye · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ.
School address
District: Liberty Elementary District (4266) · Arizona
NCES ID 040432002489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freedom Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freedom Elementary School
Freedom Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Buckeye, Arizona, enrolling 574 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arizona median, within a few percentage points of the 17:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 50.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 574 puts it in the larger third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #201.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and White (15%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 574 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 64.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Liberty Elementary District (4266) spends $8,165 per pupil, 38% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Buckeye's public schools, it stands alongside Verrado Heritage Elementary School (1,014 students): Freedom Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 24.1:1).
Liberty Elementary District (4266) also operates Blue Horizons Elementary School (976 students) and Westar Elementary School (815 students) alongside Freedom Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Freedom Elementary School compares
Freedom Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 1% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 4% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 574 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
574
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Arizona - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
64.3%
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
$8,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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 574 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 71.4%
White 14.6%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Freedom Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty Elementary District (4266), which includes Freedom Elementary School.
$8,165
Per student
-38%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 61.6%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Freedom Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Horizons Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westar Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Las Brisas Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rainbow Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Estrella Mountain Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 663
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 525
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Buckeye
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Verrado Heritage Elementary School
Standard public school
1,014 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Blue Horizons Elementary School
Standard public school
976 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Marionneaux Elementary School
Standard public school
697 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Desert Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
648 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Sequoia Pathfinder Academy at Verrado Way and I-10
Standard public school
602 students
Festival Foothills Elementary School
Standard public school
262 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~574 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Freedom Elementary School
How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has 574 students enrolled. It is a public school in Buckeye, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 1% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 8% higher 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 Elementary School?
50.0% of students at Freedom Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 71.4% of enrollment, in Buckeye, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freedom Elementary School rank among schools in Buckeye?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary School ranks #1 of 12 schools in Buckeye, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Buckeye on the city page.
Is Freedom Elementary School a good school?
Freedom Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Liberty Elementary District (4266)?
Besides Freedom Elementary School, Liberty Elementary District (4266) also operates Blue Horizons Elementary School (976 students), Westar Elementary School (815 students), and Las Brisas Academy (663 students). See the Liberty Elementary District (4266) district page for the complete list.
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