Enrollment
606
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freedom Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freedom Elementary School
Freedom Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, enrolling 606 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.9:1 is larger than about 89% of Kentucky schools and 24% above the 15.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 38.6% free-meal eligibility runs 35% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 606 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #136.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 606 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Shepherdsville's public schools, it stands alongside Shepherdsville Elementary (538 students): Freedom Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.9:1 vs 16.3:1).
Bullitt County also operates Bullitt East High School (1,664 students) and Bullitt Central High School (1,293 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,253
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bullitt County, which includes Freedom Elementary School.
$12,253
Per student
-7%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 44.7%
Federal 15.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1,664
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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 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.
Is Freedom Elementary School a good school?
Freedom Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Kentucky schools. 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 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.
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