Freeland Elementary School

Summary:

Freeland Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 753 students in grades 1-6 in the Freeland Community School District in Freeland, Michigan. The school consistently outperforms state averages on academic assessments and excels in supporting the achievement of special education and low-income students.

Freeland Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with over 60% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math across all grade levels, significantly exceeding the state averages. The school ranks in the top 1% of Michigan elementary schools for its performance with special education students and the top 4% for its performance with low-income students. Additionally, Freeland Elementary has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, now lower than the state average, and spends more per student than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Freeland Elementary outperforms its peers, particularly in the Saginaw Township Community Schools district. For example, 60.5% of Freeland's 3rd graders were proficient or better in math, compared to only 39.2% in the Saginaw Township district. However, nearby schools like Sherwood Elementary and Hemmeter Elementary have more diverse student populations, with higher percentages of minority and low-income students.


Detail:

Public 1-6

 710 Powley Dr
       Freeland, MI  48623-8106


(989) 695-5371

District: Freeland Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,960 Help


Students who attend Freeland Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  751

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.7%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Freeland Elementary School ranks better than 88.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.82. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.7%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 18.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freeland Elementary School is 20. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freeland Elementary School is $10,960.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Freeland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Freeland Elementary School 165th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Freeland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Freeland Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Freeland Community School District 52nd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Freeland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Freeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.85 446th 1545 71.1%
2007 76.15 286th 1565 81.7%
2008 80.47 194th 1577 87.7%
2009 78.70 245th 1589 84.6%
2010 77.24 239th 1552 84.6%
2011 73.46 393rd 1552 74.7%
2012 77.20 316th 1566 79.8%
2013 77.67 295th 1563 81.1%
2014 80.11 242nd 1533 84.2%
2015 78.80 295th 1580 81.3%
2016 80.05 253rd 1548 83.7%
2017 76.20 266th 1466 81.9%
2018 84.63 191st 1448 86.8%
2019 82.08 194th 1408 86.2%
2021 84.79 129th 1153 88.8%
2022 85.03 159th 1344 88.2%
2023 86.90 151st 1470 89.7%
2024 86.82 165th 1486 88.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Freeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.42 89th 403 77.9%
2023 70.96 36th 195 81.5%
2024 87.31 14th 225 93.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Freeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.07 429th 1397 69.3%
2019 67.31 267th 1134 76.5%
2021 81.38 65th 749 91.3%
2022 87.41 44th 1099 96.0%
2023 72.49 242nd 1350 82.1%
2024 77.57 186th 1381 86.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Freeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.22 150th 1443 89.6%
2019 81.40 142nd 1171 87.9%
2021 88.42 49th 902 94.6%
2022 85.30 111th 1106 90.0%
2023 85.89 124th 1321 90.6%
2024 83.52 162nd 1342 87.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Freeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.36 232nd 1446 84.0%
2019 74.32 260th 1196 78.3%
2021 70.10 217th 915 76.3%
2022 77.65 204th 1139 82.1%
2023 82.51 176th 1334 86.8%
2024 83.58 174th 1347 87.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Freeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.73 16th 222 92.8%
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Rank History for White students at Freeland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.84 202nd 1253 83.9%
2019 79.53 174th 1128 84.6%
2021 81.91 130th 1005 87.1%
2022 80.56 169th 1102 84.7%
2023 82.05 170th 1198 85.8%
2024 79.99 201st 1204 83.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Freeland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 688 0 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 706
1989 683 2 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1990 663 4 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1991 654 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 662
1992 633 4 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1993 627 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1994 633 3 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 642
1995 735 5 8 11 3 n/a n/a 0 762
1996 735 5 8 11 3 n/a n/a 0 762
1997 801 3 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1998 843 3 7 9 0 n/a n/a 0 862
1999 572 4 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 485 3 5 6 1 n/a n/a 0 500
2001 512 2 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 526
2002 525 7 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 552
2003 525 7 10 8 2 n/a n/a 0 552
2004 506 8 9 14 1 n/a n/a 0 538
2005 503 10 8 11 1 n/a n/a 0 533
2006 503 8 5 11 1 n/a n/a 0 528
2007 513 7 4 7 2 n/a n/a 4 537
2008 483 8 6 10 1 n/a n/a 0 508
2009 525 6 5 10 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2010 507 9 3 10 0 n/a n/a 0 529
2011 521 5 4 11 1 0 1 0 543
2012 539 4 4 10 1 0 1 0 559
2013 538 4 3 7 1 0 1 0 554
2014 558 4 4 13 0 0 1 0 580
2015 570 2 5 16 0 0 2 0 595
2016 557 3 3 20 0 0 8 0 591
2017 565 8 3 26 0 0 17 0 619
2018 655 10 3 27 1 0 22 0 718
2019 654 10 3 30 3 0 30 0 730
2020 684 13 3 32 5 0 24 0 761
2021 655 12 2 27 5 1 20 0 722
2022 670 9 4 40 5 1 22 0 751
2023 670 6 4 41 6 1 25 0 753
2024 666 8 2 37 5 1 32 0 751

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Freeland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 706 n/a n/a n/a
1989 697 n/a n/a 7.3
1990 676 34.0 19.8 8.1
1991 662 n/a n/a n/a
1992 648 n/a n/a n/a
1993 634 n/a 0.0 0
1994 642 26.0 24.7 7.9
1995 762 29.0 26.3 6
1996 762 29.0 26.3 6
1997 823 35.0 23.5 6
1998 862 32.0 26.9 7.3
1999 590 28.0 21.1 6.8
2000 500 23.3 21.5 7.6
2001 526 25.8 20.4 7.6
2002 552 28.8 19.2 8.5
2003 552 28.8 19.2 8.5
2004 538 30.3 17.8 12.3
2005 533 28.1 19.0 13.7
2006 528 28.3 18.7 12.7
2007 537 28.5 18.8 15.4
2008 508 27.3 18.6 11.2
2009 547 28.7 19.1 14.3
2010 529 28.2 18.7 17.4
2011 543 27.9 19.4 21.4
2012 559 27.9 19.9 21.1
2013 554 27.4 20.1 19.5
2014 580 28.3 20.4 19.8
2015 595 29.0 20.5 17.5
2016 591 29.0 20.3 20.8
2017 619 27.0 22.9 20.8
2018 718 30.2 23.7 19.4
2019 730 32.5 22.4 20.5
2020 761 34.9 21.7 23.5
2021 722 36.6 19.7 18.6
2022 751 40.9 18.3 20
2023 753 37.2 20.2 20.7
2024 751 37.4 20.0 18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Freeland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 706 n/a n/a n/a
1989 697 n/a n/a 7.3
1990 676 34.0 19.8 8.1
1991 662 n/a n/a n/a
1992 648 n/a n/a n/a
1993 634 n/a 0.0 0
1994 642 26.0 24.7 7.9
1995 762 29.0 26.3 6
1996 762 29.0 26.3 6
1997 823 35.0 23.5 6
1998 862 32.0 26.9 7.3
1999 590 28.0 21.1 6.8
2000 500 23.3 21.5 7.6
2001 526 25.8 20.4 7.6
2002 552 28.8 19.2 8.5
2003 552 28.8 19.2 8.5
2004 538 30.3 17.8 12.3
2005 533 28.1 19.0 13.7
2006 528 28.3 18.7 12.7
2007 537 28.5 18.8 15.4
2008 508 27.3 18.6 11.2
2009 547 28.7 19.1 14.3
2010 529 28.2 18.7 17.4
2011 543 27.9 19.4 21.4
2012 559 27.9 19.9 21.1
2013 554 27.4 20.1 19.5
2014 580 28.3 20.4 19.8
2015 595 29.0 20.5 17.5
2016 591 29.0 20.3 20.8
2017 619 27.0 22.9 20.8
2018 718 30.2 23.7 19.4
2019 730 32.5 22.4 20.5
2020 761 34.9 21.7 23.5
2021 722 36.6 19.7 18.6
2022 751 40.9 18.3 20
2023 753 37.2 20.2 20.7
2024 751 37.4 20.0 18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Freeland Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $483 (6.0%) $7,593 (94.0%) $8,076
2020 $671 (8.1%) $7,663 (91.9%) $8,334
2021 $910 (9.1%) $9,070 (90.9%) $9,980
2022 $832 (8.0%) $9,547 (92.0%) $10,379
2023 $733 (6.7%) $10,227 (93.3%) $10,960

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Freeland Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 194th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 151st of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Freeland Elementary School)51.963.4
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Freeland Community School District)51.963.4
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Freeland Elementary School)65.970.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Freeland Community School District)65.970.1
 4.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Freeland Elementary School)65.773
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Freeland Community School District)65.773
 7.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Freeland Elementary School)73.971.1
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Freeland Community School District)73.971.1
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Freeland Elementary School)66.564.7
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Freeland Community School District)66.564.7
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Freeland Elementary School)60.644.3
 16.3%
   5th Grade Math (Freeland Community School District)60.644.3
 16.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Freeland Elementary School)26.532.5
 6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Freeland Community School District)26.532.5
 6%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Freeland Elementary School)58.253.7
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Freeland Community School District)58.253.7
 4.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Freeland Elementary School)56.855.1
 1.7%
   6th Grade Math (Freeland Community School District)56.855.1
 1.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students730753
 3.2%
African American106
 40%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic3041
 36.7%
Pacific Islander01
White654670
 2.4%
Two or More Races3025
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients20.5%20.7%
 0.2%


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Students who attend Freeland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Freeland Middle SchoolHigh School

Freeland Elementary School ranks 165th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 751 students attended Freeland Elementary School.

Students at Freeland Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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