Enrollment
301
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Rockford, WA
Freeman High School
Federal NCES profile for Freeman High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 530297000485
👥 S:T ratio 29
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeman High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Freeman High School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rockford, WA.
School address
District: Freeman School District · Washington
NCES ID 530297000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freeman High School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freeman High School
Freeman High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Rockford, Washington, enrolling 301 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Washington average.
With 301 students, its enrollment sits close to the Washington median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 100 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Freeman School District spends $14,797 per pupil, 24% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Freeman School District also operates Freeman Elementary School (385 students) and Freeman Middle School (201 students) alongside Freeman High 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 Freeman High School compares
Freeman High School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 63% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Washington average of 45.0%
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
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 62% in Washington - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,797
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 100 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, Freeman High School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeman School District, which includes Freeman High School.
$14,797
Per student
-24%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.9%
State 62.3%
Federal 9.8%
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 Freeman High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeman High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~301 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Freeman High School
How many students attend Freeman High School?
Freeman High School has 301 students enrolled. It is a high school in Rockford, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeman High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeman High School is 17.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freeman High School?
16.8% of students at Freeman High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeman High School?
The largest demographic group at Freeman High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Rockford, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeman High School?
Freeman High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freeman High School rank among public schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Rockford, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Rockford on the city page.
Is Freeman High School a good school?
Freeman High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington 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 Freeman School District?
Besides Freeman High School, Freeman School District also operates Freeman Elementary School (385 students) and Freeman Middle School (201 students). See the Freeman School District district page for the complete list.
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