Freeman Elementary

Summary:

Freeman Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 374 students in grades PK-4 as part of the Pasadena Independent School District (ISD).

Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and increased per-student spending, Freeman Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools over the past decade, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subjects. This trend is particularly pronounced for certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom 25% of their respective subgroups statewide. Additionally, the school's Gifted and Talented students perform poorly, ranking in the bottom 10% of their subgroup in Texas. These academic challenges may be linked to the high percentage (over 90%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The struggles of Freeman Elementary are not unique within the Pasadena ISD, as many of the nearby public schools, such as Jessup Elementary, Young Elementary, Garfield Elementary, and Pearl Hall Elementary, demonstrate similar patterns of low academic performance and high concentrations of economically disadvantaged students. However, some charter schools in the area, such as Southeast Elementary and Beta Academy, have shown significantly higher academic performance, suggesting that alternative approaches to education may be able to better serve the needs of this student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 2323 Theta St
       Houston, TX  77034-1250


(713) 740-0568

District: Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3652nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,007 Help


Students who attend Freeman Elementary usually attend:

High:    South Houston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.6%
African American:
10.1%
White:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  96.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Freeman Elementary ranks worse than 78.1% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 30th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.61. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.6%), African American (10.1%), White (5.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 96.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freeman Elementary is 12, which is the 13th best among 36 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freeman Elementary is $13,007, which is the 5th highest among 36 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Freeman Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Freeman Elementary 3652nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Freeman Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pasadena Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) 562nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Freeman Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Freeman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.07 1868th 3465 46.1%
2005 55.53 1746th 3475 49.8%
2006 44.94 2289th 3476 34.1%
2007 29.40 3086th 3724 17.1%
2008 32.06 3040th 3768 19.3%
2009 51.35 2169th 3884 44.2%
2010 43.83 2651st 3937 32.7%
2011 79.76 505th 4095 87.7%
2012 54.68 2009th 4206 52.2%
2013 60.01 1722nd 4221 59.2%
2014 41.60 2824th 4260 33.7%
2015 40.82 2806th 4320 35.0%
2016 39.53 2855th 4286 33.4%
2017 27.64 3286th 4329 24.1%
2018 21.40 3724th 4359 14.6%
2019 22.96 3751st 4479 16.3%
2021 17.70 4030th 4578 12.0%
2022 25.53 3631st 4581 20.7%
2023 31.13 3324th 4647 28.5%
2024 26.61 3652nd 4675 21.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Freeman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.12 1861st 3226 42.3%
2019 39.95 2112th 3333 36.6%
2021 30.72 2619th 3446 24.0%
2023 47.88 1795th 3556 49.5%
2024 34.63 2517th 3638 30.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Freeman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 30.41 2805th 3684 23.9%
2021 20.96 3471st 3799 8.6%
2022 26.95 3243rd 3952 17.9%
2024 39.10 2637th 4261 38.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Freeman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.77 3263rd 4264 23.5%
2019 38.92 2861st 4309 33.6%
2021 25.89 3676th 4451 17.4%
2022 39.61 2861st 4477 36.1%
2023 40.87 2800th 4521 38.1%
2024 36.58 3137th 4560 31.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Freeman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.10 4083rd 4306 5.2%
2019 28.42 3416th 4348 21.4%
2021 19.39 3920th 4499 12.9%
2022 20.06 4007th 4561 12.1%
2023 37.03 2979th 4588 35.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Freeman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.37 2412th 3106 22.3%
2019 0.55 3180th 3184 0.1%
2021 24.15 2498th 3006 16.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Freeman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.53 1961st 4240 53.8%
2019 44.76 2342nd 4295 45.5%
2021 27.52 3550th 4331 18.0%
2022 42.77 2614th 4461 41.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Freeman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.55 3213th 4319 25.6%
2019 22.25 3748th 4357 14.0%
2021 19.05 3945th 4498 12.3%
2022 32.93 3206th 4563 29.7%
2023 29.54 3441st 4585 25.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Freeman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.33 1569th 2483 36.8%
2019 34.94 1756th 2515 30.2%
2021 15.60 2357th 2444 3.6%
2022 34.64 1696th 2421 29.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Freeman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.45 3446th 4168 17.3%
2019 27.72 3419th 4188 18.4%
2021 23.15 3686th 4329 14.9%
2022 34.49 3124th 4376 28.6%
2023 38.80 2842nd 4401 35.4%
2024 32.47 3261st 4431 26.4%
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Rank History for White students at Freeman Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.19 2293rd 3142 27.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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 Freeman Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 385 82 18 189 5 n/a n/a 0 679
1989 355 77 16 197 3 n/a n/a 0 648
1990 364 86 22 232 6 n/a n/a 0 710
1991 318 99 22 214 3 n/a n/a 0 656
1992 274 79 25 215 3 n/a n/a 0 596
1993 259 87 33 222 3 n/a n/a 0 604
1994 219 86 18 257 1 n/a n/a 0 581
1995 172 79 26 291 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1996 172 79 26 291 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1997 152 87 26 337 1 n/a n/a 0 603
1998 160 84 15 380 1 n/a n/a 0 640
1999 137 86 18 391 0 n/a n/a 0 632
2000 112 85 20 527 0 n/a n/a 0 744
2001 103 104 26 574 2 n/a n/a 0 809
2002 66 79 23 557 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2003 66 79 23 557 0 n/a n/a 0 725
2004 53 80 21 538 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2005 45 80 21 536 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2006 44 98 13 533 0 n/a n/a 0 688
2007 39 86 9 547 2 n/a n/a 0 683
2008 27 76 4 424 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2009 26 85 5 405 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2010 21 58 2 415 1 n/a n/a 0 497
2011 10 35 2 414 0 0 8 0 469
2012 16 43 4 395 0 0 4 0 462
2013 13 49 5 391 0 0 6 0 464
2014 30 42 6 401 0 0 3 0 482
2015 24 42 7 486 0 0 0 0 559
2016 28 55 6 498 0 1 2 0 590
2017 25 79 8 467 0 0 0 0 579
2018 16 61 5 422 0 1 2 0 507
2019 19 50 4 424 3 0 2 0 502
2020 21 57 4 449 0 0 2 0 533
2021 16 51 4 375 0 0 5 0 451
2022 18 61 2 351 1 0 6 0 439
2023 12 43 2 315 0 0 2 0 374
2024 20 40 3 327 1 0 5 0 396

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 Freeman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 679 35.0 19.4 n/a
1989 648 n/a n/a n/a
1990 710 34.0 20.8 n/a
1991 656 34.5 19.0 n/a
1992 596 36.5 16.3 29
1993 604 33.0 18.3 44.2
1994 581 32.3 18.0 41.1
1995 568 31.0 18.3 41.7
1996 568 31.0 18.3 41.7
1997 603 33.4 18.1 43.3
1998 640 37.4 17.1 41.4
1999 632 37.5 16.9 58.1
2000 744 38.0 19.6 62.2
2001 809 44.8 18.1 62.1
2002 725 41.3 17.6 75.7
2003 725 41.3 17.6 75.7
2004 693 42.3 16.4 80.7
2005 682 42.5 16.0 84
2006 688 41.0 16.8 85.8
2007 683 41.1 16.6 84.6
2008 531 35.0 15.2 80.4
2009 521 32.0 16.3 88.9
2010 497 35.5 14.0 88.5
2011 469 32.2 14.5 23
2012 462 33.0 14.0 89.6
2013 464 34.0 13.6 91.2
2014 482 33.8 14.2 85.3
2015 559 39.0 14.3 83
2016 590 36.0 16.3 82.9
2017 579 37.0 15.6 83.9
2018 507 38.4 13.1 83.2
2019 502 36.8 13.6 95.4
2020 533 37.9 14.0 89.3
2021 451 39.8 11.3 91.8
2022 439 39.0 11.2 94.5
2023 374 36.6 10.1 98.4
2024 396 33.0 12.0 96.7

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 Freeman Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 679 35.0 19.4 n/a
1989 648 n/a n/a n/a
1990 710 34.0 20.8 n/a
1991 656 34.5 19.0 n/a
1992 596 36.5 16.3 29
1993 604 33.0 18.3 44.2
1994 581 32.3 18.0 41.1
1995 568 31.0 18.3 41.7
1996 568 31.0 18.3 41.7
1997 603 33.4 18.1 43.3
1998 640 37.4 17.1 41.4
1999 632 37.5 16.9 58.1
2000 744 38.0 19.6 62.2
2001 809 44.8 18.1 62.1
2002 725 41.3 17.6 75.7
2003 725 41.3 17.6 75.7
2004 693 42.3 16.4 80.7
2005 682 42.5 16.0 84
2006 688 41.0 16.8 85.8
2007 683 41.1 16.6 84.6
2008 531 35.0 15.2 80.4
2009 521 32.0 16.3 88.9
2010 497 35.5 14.0 88.5
2011 469 32.2 14.5 23
2012 462 33.0 14.0 89.6
2013 464 34.0 13.6 91.2
2014 482 33.8 14.2 85.3
2015 559 39.0 14.3 83
2016 590 36.0 16.3 82.9
2017 579 37.0 15.6 83.9
2018 507 38.4 13.1 83.2
2019 502 36.8 13.6 95.4
2020 533 37.9 14.0 89.3
2021 451 39.8 11.3 91.8
2022 439 39.0 11.2 94.5
2023 374 36.6 10.1 98.4
2024 396 33.0 12.0 96.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Freeman Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,089 (18.5%) $9,193 (81.5%) $11,281
2020 $2,626 (23.6%) $8,481 (76.4%) $11,107
2021 $2,180 (16.8%) $10,827 (83.2%) $13,007

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Freeman Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3751st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3324th of 4647 Elementary schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Freeman Elementary)3531
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Freeman Elementary)3021
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Freeman Elementary)479
 38%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4534
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Freeman Elementary)4122
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4233
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Freeman Elementary)3424
 10%
   4th Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Freeman Elementary)2351
 28%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3841
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students502374
 25.5%
African American5043
 14%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic424315
 25.7%
Pacific Islander00
White1912
 36.8%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.4%98.4%
 3%


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Students at Freeman Elementary are 83% Hispanic, 10% African American, 5% White, 1% Two or more races.

Freeman Elementary ranks in the bottom 21.9% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Freeman Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : South Houston High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 396 students attended Freeman Elementary.


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