- Enrollment
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shepherdsville, KY
Freedom Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210075001958
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Shepherdsville · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Kentucky
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Shepherdsville, KY.
School address
District: Bullitt County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210075001958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Freedom Elementary School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 210075001958 · Shepherdsville, KY Other · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 18.9:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Bullitt East High School (1,664 students)
Freedom Elementary School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Freedom Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bullitt East H
Bullitt East High School
1,664 students
- Bullitt Centra
Bullitt Central High School
1,293 students
- North Bullitt
North Bullitt High School
1,178 students
- Eastside Middl
Eastside Middle School
682 students
- Pleasant Grove 661
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
661 students
- This school 606
Freedom Elementary School
606 students
What this shows Freedom Elementary School reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom Elementary School compares
Freedom Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 24% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 35% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,997
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 606 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Freedom Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bullitt County reports $11,997 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freedom Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullitt East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bullitt Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Bullitt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eastside Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Grove 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
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,178
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Shepherdsville
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Shepherdsville Elementary
Standard public school
538 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Cedar Grove Elementary
Standard public school
441 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Roby Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Bullitt Alternative Center
Alternative education program
34 students 5.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Elementary School
How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has 606 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shepherdsville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School is 18.9:1, which is 24% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom Elementary School?
38.6% of students at Freedom Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Shepherdsville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Shepherdsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Shepherdsville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shepherdsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bullitt County?
Besides Freedom Elementary School, Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students), Bullitt Central High School (1,293 students), and North Bullitt High School (1,178 students). See the Bullitt County district page for the complete list.