Freedom Elementary

Summary:

Freedom Elementary is a public elementary school located in Saint Robert, Missouri, serving 961 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Waynesville R-VI school district, which is ranked 88 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Freedom Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 54.63% White, 11.55% African American, 13.94% Hispanic, 2.29% Asian, and 15.5% two or more races. The school has consistently performed well on state assessments, with a significant percentage of students scoring proficient or better in Mathematics and English Language Arts across grades 3-5, exceeding the Waynesville R-VI district and the state averages. Freedom Elementary also ranks highly for its performance with special education and low-income students, placing in the top 4 and top 36 in Missouri, respectively, for these subgroups.

While Freedom Elementary outperforms the Waynesville R-VI district and the state averages, some nearby schools within the same district, such as Thayer Elementary and Partridge Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, ranking in the top 17 and 251 in Missouri, respectively. Freedom Elementary's consistent improvement, from the 672nd position in 2017-2018 to the 263rd position in 2022-2023, and its increase in SchoolDigger star rating from 2 to 4 stars, suggest that the school is a model of educational excellence that could provide valuable insights for other schools in the region.


Detail:

Public K-5

 286 Eastlawn Ave
       Saint Robert, MO  65584-3702


(573) 842-2100

District: Waynesville R-VI

SchoolDigger Rank:
263rd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,024 Help


Students who attend Freedom Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    6th Grade Center
    Waynesville Middle
High:    Waynesville Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  961

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.6%
Two or more races:
15.5%
Hispanic:
13.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Freedom Elementary ranks better than 70.7% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.35. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Freedom Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Waynesville R-VI School District. Student population at Freedom Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.6%), two or more races (15.5%), Hispanic (13.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary is 17.4, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freedom Elementary is $11,024. 2 elementary schools in the Waynesville R-VI School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Freedom Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Freedom Elementary 263rd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Freedom Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Waynesville R-VI:

SchoolDigger ranks Waynesville R-VI 88th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Freedom Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Freedom Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 45.97 641st 1053 39.1%
2010 50.78 570th 1066 46.5%
2011 52.63 569th 1088 47.7%
2012 50.21 602nd 1085 44.5%
2013 58.94 457th 1108 58.8%
2014 50.85 560th 1089 48.6%
2015 58.74 436th 1058 58.8%
2016 54.36 432nd 865 50.1%
2017 50.40 530th 1032 48.6%
2018 38.61 672nd 1045 35.7%
2019 56.14 440th 1052 58.2%
2021 57.90 375th 901 58.4%
2022 70.97 231st 908 74.6%
2023 68.35 263rd 898 70.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Freedom Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.24 19th 32 40.6%
2019 54.25 18th 41 56.1%
2022 67.61 1st 6 83.3%
2023 70.47 2nd 5 60.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Freedom Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.04 4th 107 96.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Freedom Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.70 617th 887 30.4%
2019 61.44 276th 907 69.6%
2021 69.09 106th 574 81.5%
2022 88.94 31st 532 94.2%
2023 87.05 36th 611 94.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Freedom Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.70 182nd 251 27.5%
2019 48.92 161st 302 46.7%
2021 64.44 21st 81 74.1%
2022 77.42 8th 103 92.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Freedom Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.94 66th 243 72.8%
2019 81.82 24th 250 90.4%
2021 91.00 2nd 163 98.8%
2023 87.22 5th 185 97.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Freedom Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 56.86 43rd 120 64.2%
2021 75.57 3rd 42 92.9%
2022 74.85 3rd 45 93.3%
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Rank History for White students at Freedom Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.42 730th 898 18.7%
2019 44.97 497th 917 45.8%
2021 49.51 336th 691 51.4%
2022 67.07 209th 675 69.0%
2023 55.78 295th 673 56.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Freedom Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 694 261 43 81 6 n/a n/a 0 1085
2008 637 278 40 82 9 n/a n/a 0 1046
2009 684 274 42 98 6 n/a n/a 0 1104
2010 757 292 60 100 5 n/a n/a 0 1214
2011 705 276 43 101 3 2 22 0 1152
2012 677 232 43 137 7 4 47 0 1147
2013 532 166 35 110 7 8 44 0 902
2014 490 158 33 109 7 14 52 0 863
2015 506 142 28 83 6 13 95 0 873
2016 519 130 23 84 8 12 127 0 903
2017 579 137 18 63 7 15 147 0 966
2018 567 142 23 79 7 16 158 0 992
2019 560 126 23 113 7 12 147 0 988
2020 522 140 28 116 8 13 141 0 968
2021 498 126 21 116 7 19 144 0 931
2022 513 131 24 123 11 17 151 0 970
2023 525 111 22 134 6 14 149 0 961

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 Freedom Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 1085 53.3 20.4 34.8
2008 1046 64.3 16.3 36.8
2009 1104 67.1 16.5 43
2010 1214 70.0 17.3 43.2
2011 1152 70.1 16.4 41.4
2012 1147 68.4 16.7 45.1
2013 902 57.5 15.6 41.7
2014 863 57.4 15.0 44.7
2015 873 58.0 15.0 48.2
2016 903 58.0 15.5 49.6
2017 966 58.5 16.5 49.3
2018 992 63.4 15.6 56.1
2019 988 64.5 15.3 51
2020 968 63.5 15.2 52.9
2021 931 61.0 15.2 42.1
2022 970 63.0 15.3 44.9
2023 961 55.0 17.4 53.8

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 Freedom Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 1085 53.3 20.4 34.8
2008 1046 64.3 16.3 36.8
2009 1104 67.1 16.5 43
2010 1214 70.0 17.3 43.2
2011 1152 70.1 16.4 41.4
2012 1147 68.4 16.7 45.1
2013 902 57.5 15.6 41.7
2014 863 57.4 15.0 44.7
2015 873 58.0 15.0 48.2
2016 903 58.0 15.5 49.6
2017 966 58.5 16.5 49.3
2018 992 63.4 15.6 56.1
2019 988 64.5 15.3 51
2020 968 63.5 15.2 52.9
2021 931 61.0 15.2 42.1
2022 970 63.0 15.3 44.9
2023 961 55.0 17.4 53.8

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 Freedom Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $915 (9.3%) $8,901 (90.7%) $9,815
2020 $1,083 (11.1%) $8,693 (88.9%) $9,776
2021 $1,401 (13.1%) $9,318 (86.9%) $10,719
2022 $1,487 (13.5%) $9,537 (86.5%) $11,024

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Freedom Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 440th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 263rd of 898 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Freedom Elementary)52.649.7
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Waynesville R-VI)55.944.2
 11.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Elementary)48.749.1
 0.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waynesville R-VI)55.245.4
 9.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Freedom Elementary)52.953.6
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Waynesville R-VI)56.248
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Elementary)52.450.6
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesville R-VI)55.547.8
 7.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Freedom Elementary)47.548.7
 1.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Waynesville R-VI)53.351
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)40.339.1
 1.2%
5th Grade Science (Freedom Elementary)32.346.2
 13.9%
   5th Grade Science (Waynesville R-VI)44.149.9
 5.8%
   5th Grade Science (Missouri)42.540.9
 1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Elementary)51.246.3
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Waynesville R-VI)56.250.4
 5.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.144.1
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students988961
 2.7%
African American126111
 11.9%
American Indian76
 14.3%
Asian2322
 4.3%
Hispanic113134
 18.6%
Pacific Islander1214
 16.7%
White560525
 6.3%
Two or More Races147149
 1.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51%53.8%
 2.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Elementary

Students who attend Freedom Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : 6th Grade Center
Middle : Waynesville Middle
High : Waynesville Senior High

Freedom Elementary ranks 263rd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 961 students attended Freedom Elementary.

Students at Freedom Elementary are 55% White, 16% Two or more races, 14% Hispanic, 12% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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