Freedom Elementary

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Freedom Elementary ranks 757 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Freedom Elementary is a public elementary school located in Laredo, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 648. The school is part of the United Independent School District, which is ranked 310 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Freedom Elementary has consistently outperformed the United Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across multiple grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, Freedom Elementary had 75.9% of 3rd graders, 73.56% of 4th graders, and 72.09% of 5th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to the district's 57.21%, 60.94%, and 60.32%, respectively, and the state's 48.85%, 50.66%, and 53.96%. The school's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is particularly noteworthy, with a ranking of 314 out of 4,521 Texas elementary schools in the 2022-2023 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to other nearby schools within the United Independent School District, such as Ruiz Elementary and Salinas Elementary, Freedom Elementary consistently outperforms its peers in academic achievement. The school's consistent improvement and strong performance across various student subgroups are noteworthy and suggest effective teaching practices and a supportive learning environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

415 Eg Ranch Rd
Laredo, TX 78043

(956) 473-1600

District: United Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
757^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,972

Students who attend Freedom Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Raul Perales Middle
High:	United South High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 648

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.7%

White:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Freedom Elementary ranks better than 83.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7^th among 30 ranked elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.03. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.7%), White (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Freedom Elementary is 17.1. 19 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Freedom Elementary employs 37.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Freedom Elementary is $9,972. 19 elementary schools in the United Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Freedom Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

United Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks United Independent School District (Isd) 310^th of 968 Texas 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	TX State Percentile
2019	80.72	677^th	4479	84.9%
2021	38.90	2620^th	4578	42.8%
2022	62.67	1489^th	4581	67.5%
2023	70.40	1150^th	4647	75.3%
2024	80.03	757^th	4675	83.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Freedom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	73.23	513^th	3333	84.6%
2021	34.65	2381^st	3446	30.9%
2022	51.55	1557^th	3487	55.3%
2023	66.84	834^th	3556	76.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Freedom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	64.73	756^th	3684	79.5%
2021	32.32	2615^th	3799	31.2%
2022	38.83	2350^th	3952	40.5%
2023	49.62	1668^th	4086	59.2%

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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	TX State Percentile
2019	91.40	130^th	4309	97.0%
2021	52.52	1849^th	4451	58.5%
2022	77.54	546^th	4477	87.8%
2023	84.03	314^th	4521	93.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Freedom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	78.51	692^nd	4348	84.1%
2021	37.22	2732^nd	4499	39.3%
2022	62.26	1456^th	4561	68.1%
2023	59.68	1589^th	4588	65.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Freedom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	78.47	109^th	3184	96.6%
2021	58.50	1463^rd	3006	51.3%
2022	63.84	1185^th	2958	59.9%
2023	69.10	896^th	2980	69.9%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Freedom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	88.24	194^th	4295	95.5%
2021	44.11	2263^rd	4331	47.7%
2022	69.88	849^th	4461	81.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Freedom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	79.58	651^st	4357	85.1%
2021	40.69	2520^th	4498	44.0%
2022	59.56	1623^rd	4563	64.4%
2023	76.47	855^th	4585	81.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Freedom Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	85.80	298^th	4188	92.9%
2021	47.67	2082^nd	4329	51.9%
2022	69.52	954^th	4376	78.2%
2023	78.69	578^th	4401	86.9%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Freedom Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Total
2018	0	1	607	608
2019	0	0	602	602
2020	0	0	578	578
2021	0	0	584	584
2022	1	0	561	562
2023	2	0	646	648

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
2018	608	39.0	15.5	92.9
2019	602	39.5	15.2	93
2020	578	39.0	14.8	91.9
2021	584	39.0	14.9	90.8
2022	562	37.9	14.8	91.6
2023	648	37.6	17.1	90

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
2018	608	39.0	15.5	92.9
2019	602	39.5	15.2	93
2020	578	39.0	14.8	91.9
2021	584	39.0	14.9	90.8
2022	562	37.9	14.8	91.6
2023	648	37.6	17.1	90

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$911 (9.2%)	$8,938 (90.8%)	$9,849
2020	$1,013 (10.4%)	$8,754 (89.6%)	$9,767
2021	$1,535 (15.4%)	$8,436 (84.6%)	$9,972

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Freedom Elementary

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 677^th of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 1150^th of 4647 Elementary schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Freedom Elementary)	45	70	25%
3rd Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))	45	56	11%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Freedom Elementary)	68	49	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))	53	49	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Freedom Elementary)	54	55	1%
4th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))	49	52	3%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Freedom Elementary)	61	58	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))	54	52	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Freedom Elementary)	58	62	4%
5th Grade Reading (United Independent School District (Isd))	52	62	10%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Freedom Elementary)	81	55	26%
5th Grade Mathematics (United Independent School District (Isd))	69	57	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Freedom Elementary)	72	36	36%
5th Grade Science (United Independent School District (Isd))	57	38	19%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	602	648	7.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	602	646	7.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	2
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93%	90%	3.1%

Schools Near Freedom Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Freedom Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	415 Eg Ranch Rd	Laredo	78043	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-1600	648	38	17.1	90.0%	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	646 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80	757^th of 4675 public elementary schools	83.8%		70.4	1150^th of 4647 public elementary schools	75.3%	393	75.9	73.6	72.1	47.0	60.9	53.5	33.7	$9,972	$1,535	$8,436
Bonnie L Garcia Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1453 Concord Hills Blvd	Laredo	78046	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 764-8900	741	43	17.2	83.7%	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	741 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39.5	2841^st of 4675 public elementary schools	39.2%		46.2	2401^st of 4647 public elementary schools	48.3%	440	39.5	56.0	57.9	22.9	38.5	39.0	10.5	$9,586	$1,481	$8,105
Judith Zaffirini Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5210 Santa Claudia Ln	Laredo	78046	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-2900	636	37	17.4	82.7%	8 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	625 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55	1869^th of 4675 public elementary schools	60.0%		61.7	1531^st of 4647 public elementary schools	67.1%	338	55.7	51.7	53.0	37.1	57.5	51.8	9.8	$10,375	$1,474	$8,901
Ruiz Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1717 Ave Los Presidentes	Laredo	78043	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-3300	713	42	17.0	84.9%	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	710 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61.6	1507^th of 4675 public elementary schools	67.8%		50	2179^th of 4647 public elementary schools	53.1%	672	54.6	50.5	51.5	46.8	57.0	59.6	21.2	$10,000	$1,521	$8,479
Salinas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3611 Alfredo Cantu Dr	Laredo	78046	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-3200	767	44	17.5	85.7%	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	765 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36	3069^th of 4675 public elementary schools	34.4%		41.8	2678^th of 4647 public elementary schools	42.4%	391	41.3	44.8	52.1	27.0	30.1	39.3	17.1	$9,359	$1,375	$7,985
H B Zachry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Chacota St	Laredo	78040	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-4900	592	34	17.2	95.1%	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	589 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.2	3487^th of 4675 public elementary schools	25.4%		36.5	3007^th of 4647 public elementary schools	35.3%	480	29.7	47.1	42.7	14.9	30.0	23.5	29.4	$10,645	$1,615	$9,031
Radcliffe & Sue Killam Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5511 Fairfield	Laredo	78045	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-2600	495	33	15.1	89.9%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	488 (98.6%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.5	2516^th of 4675 public elementary schools	46.2%		53.4	1979^th of 4647 public elementary schools	57.4%	537	33.3	50.0	51.5	24.0	47.1	52.4	21.4	$10,178	$1,343	$8,835
Henry Cuellar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6431 Casa Del Sol Blvd	Laredo	78041	Webb County	United Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 473-2700	529	36	14.6	94.0%	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	527 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48.5	2248^th of 4675 public elementary schools	51.9%		40.1	2789^th of 4647 public elementary schools	40.0%	541	53.1	48.4	49.3	23.1	37.5	62.3	20.3	$10,144	$1,366	$8,778
Ligarde Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 S Canada Ave	Laredo	78046	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-3900	585	35	16.7	96.4%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	584 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.3	3476^th of 4675 public elementary schools	25.6%		27.2	3561^st of 4647 public elementary schools	23.4%	85	28.6	42.3	43.2	17.7	46.5	23.5	21.0	$10,392	$1,603	$8,789
Santo Nino Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 Bismark St	Laredo	78043	Webb County	Laredo Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(956) 273-4700	554	36	15.5	95.8%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	553 (99.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65.6	1308^th of 4675 public elementary schools	72.0%		61	1556^th of 4647 public elementary schools	66.5%	248	63.6	51.4	62.3	25.8	51.4	50.8	68.9	$10,290	$1,521	$8,769

Frequently Asked Questions about Freedom Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Freedom Elementary?

Students at Freedom Elementary are 100% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Freedom Elementary attend?

Students who attend Freedom Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Raul Perales Middle
High : United South High School

What district is Freedom Elementary in?

United Independent School District (Isd)

Is Freedom Elementary a good school?

Freedom Elementary ranks 757^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Freedom Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 648 students attended Freedom Elementary.

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