- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Flint, MI
Freeman School
Federal NCES profile for Freeman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261452005101
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freeman School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #5 of 17
- schools in Flint · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Freeman School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman School ranks #5 of 17 schools in Flint, MI.
School address
District: Flint School District of the City of · Michigan
NCES ID 261452005101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Freeman School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.6 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 261452005101 · Flint, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
207 enr · 17.3:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwestern Classical Academy (464 students)
Freeman School held near 252 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.6 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Freeman School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southwestern C
Southwestern Classical Academy
464 students
- Durant Tuuri M
Durant Tuuri Mott School
385 students
- Doyleryder Sch
Doyleryder School
373 students
- Holmes Stem Mi
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
256 students
- Potter School
Potter School
221 students
- This school
Freeman School
207 students
What this shows Freeman School reports 207 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freeman School compares
Freeman School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 76% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Michigan - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$23,067
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 69.6%
White 16.4%
Two or More 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Freeman School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Flint School District of the City of reports $23,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freeman School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Classical Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Durant Tuuri Mott School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doyleryder School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holmes Stem Middle School Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Potter School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freeman 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
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 33.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Flint
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
The New Standard Academy
Standard public school
859 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Northridge Academy
Standard public school
263 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
Richfield Public School Academy Early Learning Center Pk2
Standard public school
216 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Academy West Alternative Education
Alternative education program
199 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Brownell Stem Academy
Standard public school
160 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative education program
110 students 27.5:1 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 (~207 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freeman School
How many students attend Freeman School?
Freeman School has 207 students enrolled. It is a public school in Flint, MI. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 252 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeman School is 17.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Freeman School?
95.5% of students at Freeman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freeman School?
The largest demographic group at Freeman School is African American at 69.6% of enrollment, in Flint, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freeman School?
Freeman School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Freeman School rank among schools in Flint?
By Resource Investment Index, Freeman School ranks #5 of 17 schools in Flint, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Flint on the city page.
What other schools are in Flint School District of the City of?
Besides Freeman School, Flint School District of the City of also operates Southwestern Classical Academy (464 students), Durant Tuuri Mott School (385 students), and Doyleryder School (373 students). See the Flint School District of the City of district page for the complete list.