- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Chester, OH
Freedom Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390461104343
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in West Chester · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Elementary School has class sizes larger than 95% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in West Chester, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461104343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Freedom Elementary School grew from 677 students in 2022-23 to 713 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 390461104343 · West Chester, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
682 enr · 27.3:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota West High School (2,968 students)
Freedom Elementary School grew from 677 students in 2022-23 to 713 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Freedom Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakota West Hi
Lakota West High School
2,968 students
- Lakota East Hi
Lakota East High School
2,660 students
- Cherokee Eleme 791
Cherokee Elementary School
791 students
- Lakota Plains 745
Lakota Plains Junior School
745 students
- Endeavor Eleme 740
Endeavor Elementary School
740 students
- This school 682
Freedom Elementary School
682 students
What this shows Freedom Elementary School reports 682 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freedom Elementary School compares
Freedom Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.3:1 | ▲ 50% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 682 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
682
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 50% above state mean
Top 95% in Ohio - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
African American 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Asian 10.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.9, Freedom Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakota Local reports $12,053 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in West Chester
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hopewell Early Childhood School
Standard public school
727 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
Creekside Early Childhood School
Standard public school
720 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Adena Elementary School
Standard public school
690 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Union Elementary School
Standard public school
682 students 27.3:1 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 (~682 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freedom Elementary School
How many students attend Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has 682 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Chester, OH. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary School is 27.3:1, which is 50% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freedom Elementary School?
24.8% of students at Freedom Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Elementary School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in West Chester, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Elementary School?
Freedom Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 School rank among elementary schools in West Chester?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in West Chester, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in West Chester on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakota Local?
Besides Freedom Elementary School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students), Lakota East High School (2,660 students), and Cherokee Elementary School (791 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.