Enrollment
201
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rockford, WA
Freeman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Freeman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 530297003013
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeman Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 15.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Freeman Middle School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Rockford, WA.
School address
District: Freeman School District · Washington
NCES ID 530297003013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freeman Middle School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freeman Middle School
Freeman Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Rockford, Washington, enrolling 201 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.1% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Washington average.
Enrollment of 201 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #57, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 693 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 High School (301 students) alongside Freeman Middle 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 Middle School compares
Freeman Middle 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.1% | ▼ 66% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Washington - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 90.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.8, Freeman Middle School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freeman School District, which includes Freeman Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Freeman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeman Middle 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
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle 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 (~201 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Freeman Middle School
How many students attend Freeman Middle School?
Freeman Middle School has 201 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rockford, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeman Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freeman Middle School?
15.1% of students at Freeman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Freeman Middle School is White at 90.5% of enrollment, in Rockford, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeman Middle School?
Freeman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Freeman Middle School rank among public schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Freeman Middle School earns 30/100 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 Middle School, Freeman School District also operates Freeman Elementary School (385 students) and Freeman High School (301 students). See the Freeman School District district page for the complete list.
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