Freedom Area Elementary School

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Freedom Area Elementary School ranks 810 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Freedom Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 438 students in grades K-4 in the Beaver Area School District in Freedom, Pennsylvania. The school has a predominantly White student population, with smaller percentages of minority students.

Freedom Area Elementary School has consistently ranked in the middle range of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with mixed academic performance. While the school's Science proficiency rates are significantly higher than state and district averages, its Math and English Language Arts proficiency rates are slightly below. The school's performance for low-income and disabled students is better than its overall ranking, suggesting the school is effectively supporting these subgroups. However, the school's White student population performs relatively lower compared to other White student populations in the state. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (52.97%) may be a contributing factor to its academic performance.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Dutch Ridge Elementary School and College Square Elementary School, both part of the Beaver Area School District, Freedom Area Elementary School lags behind in academic proficiency. However, it outperforms schools serving higher-poverty populations, such as New Brighton Area Elementary School and Aliquippa Elementary School. The district's investment in resources, as evidenced by the higher-than-average spending per student, suggests a commitment to improving educational outcomes at Freedom Area Elementary School.

Detail:

Public K-4

1700 School St.
Freedom, PA 15042

(724) 775-1122

District: Freedom Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
810^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,296

Students who attend Freedom Area Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Freedom Area Middle School
High:	Freedom Area Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 438

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Two or more races:

4.3%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Freedom Area Elementary School ranks worse than 52.8% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.94. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.1%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freedom Area Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)

Compare Freedom Area Elementary School employs 34.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freedom Area Elementary School is $20,296.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Freedom Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Freedom Area Elementary School 810^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Freedom Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Disabled students:

White students:

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Rank History for Freedom Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Freedom Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile
2018	45.43	998^th	1530	34.8%
2019	51.66	896^th	1544	42.0%
2021	39.79	972^nd	1433	32.2%
2022	62.02	643^rd	1534	58.1%
2023	53.94	810^th	1534	47.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Freedom Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.11	475^th	1414	66.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Freedom Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	61.38	309^th	1043	70.4%

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Rank History for White students at Freedom Area Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.12	928^th	1236	24.9%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Very good school with great caring teachers! I have a child in 4th grade and7th ,as well as a daughter who will be entering kindergarten this year! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Freedom Area Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2016	472	7	0	4	0	26	509
2017	475	2	0	3	0	30	510
2018	455	0	0	3	0	29	487
2019	420	1	0	3	1	23	448
2020	408	2	0	4	0	22	436
2021	406	3	2	3	0	22	436
2022	408	4	2	5	0	18	437
2023	399	8	2	10	0	19	438

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 Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	509	37.0	13.7	54
2017	510	38.0	13.4	54.7
2018	487	37.0	13.1	55.6
2019	448	33.0	13.5	51.8
2020	436	31.0	14.0	53.7
2021	436	32.2	13.5	51.4
2022	437	34.5	12.6	51
2023	438	34.2	12.7	53

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 Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	509	37.0	13.7	54
2017	510	38.0	13.4	54.7
2018	487	37.0	13.1	55.6
2019	448	33.0	13.5	51.8
2020	436	31.0	14.0	53.7
2021	436	32.2	13.5	51.4
2022	437	34.5	12.6	51
2023	438	34.2	12.7	53

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 Area Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$816 (6.6%)	$11,563 (93.4%)	$12,378
2020	$1,143 (4.8%)	$22,743 (95.2%)	$23,886
2021	$1,447 (6.4%)	$21,246 (93.6%)	$22,694
2022	$1,528 (7.5%)	$18,768 (92.5%)	$20,296

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Freedom Area Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 896^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 810^th of 1534 Elementary schools	5.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Freedom Area Elementary School)	63.9	52.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Area Elementary School)	65	54	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Freedom Area Elementary School)	41.5	40.9	0.6%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Freedom Area Elementary School)	78.8	81.7	2.9%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Freedom Area Elementary School)	60.2	52.8	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
All Grades Math (Freedom Area Elementary School)	52	47.6	4.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Freedom Area Elementary School)	78.8	81.7	2.9%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Freedom Area Elementary School)	62.5	53.5	9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	448	438	2.2%
African American	1	8	700%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	3	10	233.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	420	399	5%
Two or More Races	23	19	17.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.8%	53%	1.2%

Schools Near Freedom Area Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Freedom Area Elementary School	Public	K-4	1700 School St.	Freedom	15042	Beaver County	Freedom Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-1122	438	34	12.7	53.0%	399 (91.1%)	8 (1.8%)	10 (2.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.3%)	53.9	810^th of 1534 public elementary schools	47.2%		62	643^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	58.1%	167	52.8	40.9			47.6	81.7	81.7	54.0	52.8			53.5	$20,296	$1,528	$18,768
Economy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1000 First Street	Freedom	15042	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 266-2833	447	29	15.2	99.6%	365 (81.7%)	26 (5.8%)	38 (8.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	82.2	238^th of 1534 public elementary schools	84.5%		80.4	281^st of 1534 public elementary schools	81.7%	43	77.7	73.5	46.2		65.6	89.0	89.0	77.7	80.9	70.7		76.5	$10,508	$735	$9,773
Provident Charter School - West	Public, Charter	1-4	200 Quigley Drive	Baden	15005	Beaver County	Provident Charter School - West	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(412) 709-5160	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Baden Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-6	1016 State Street	Baden	15005	Beaver County	Baden Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(855) 590-2227	586	39	15.0	64.5%	326 (55.6%)	152 (25.9%)	10 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (16.6%)	32.6	1104^th of 1534 public elementary schools	28.0%		37.5	1053^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	31.4%	51	43.0	42.0	30.2	28.8	36.6	62.9	62.9	41.8	37.5	33.4	39.0	37.9	$16,715	$1,505	$15,210
Rochester Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	540 Reno Street	Rochester	15074	Beaver County	Rochester Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-7500	334	34	9.7	100.0%	217 (65.0%)	52 (15.6%)	17 (5.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (13.5%)	49.4	879^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.7%		58.2	722^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	52.9%	157	37.0	44.9	46.3		42.6	77.6	77.6	46.3	44.9	63.0		51.6	$17,960	$2,966	$14,994
Todd Lane Elementary School	Public	3-5	113 Todd Ln	Monaca	15061	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-1050	493	36	13.7	28.0%	415 (84.2%)	41 (8.3%)	13 (2.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.9%)	63.6	626^th of 1534 public elementary schools	59.2%		72.2	448^th of 1534 public elementary schools	70.8%	178	57.0	62.4	47.7		55.7	81.1	81.1	56.8	63.0	51.9		57.2	$15,916	$746	$15,170
State Street Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Harmony Road	Baden	15005	Beaver County	Ambridge Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 266-2833	275	18	15.1	100.0%	184 (66.9%)	51 (18.5%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (12.4%)	50.1	870^th of 1534 public elementary schools	43.3%		38.9	1034^th of 1534 public elementary schools	32.6%	164	57.2	37.8	36.8		43.2	75.5	75.5	57.1	43.2	57.9		52.1	$10,054	$817	$9,237
College Square Elementary School	Public	K-2	375 College Ave	Beaver	15009	Beaver County	Beaver Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 774-1168	433	32	13.5	24.5%	394 (91.0%)	13 (3.0%)	15 (3.5%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)								(n/a)													$13,038	$261	$12,778
Center Grange Primary School	Public	PK, KG-2	225 Center Grange Rd	Aliquippa	15001	Beaver County	Central Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 775-5600	457	30	15.2	18.4%	376 (82.3%)	30 (6.6%)	26 (5.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.4%)								(n/a)													$16,027	$751	$15,276
New Brighton Area Elementary School	Public	K-5	3200 43rd St	New Brighton	15066	Beaver County	New Brighton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 843-1194	609	47	12.9	100.0%	423 (69.5%)	52 (8.5%)	19 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (18.9%)	49.4	880^th of 1534 public elementary schools	42.6%		33.1	1093^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	28.7%	213	49.5	44.5	28.6		41.1	79.4	79.4	62.2	48.9	44.6		52.1	$16,334	$1,201	$15,133

Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Area Elementary School

Is Freedom Area Elementary School a good school?

Freedom Area Elementary School ranks 810^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Freedom Area Elementary School in?

Freedom Area School District

What is the racial makeup of Freedom Area Elementary School?

Students at Freedom Area Elementary School are 91% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Freedom Area Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Freedom Area Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Freedom Area Middle School
High : Freedom Area Senior High School

How many students attend Freedom Area Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Freedom Area Elementary School.

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