Very Good
#543 of 2,268 schools in GA
Top 24% in state
Freedom Park Elementary
Elementary School · Richmond County · Fort Gordon, GA
A Richmond County elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
345 42nd ST Building 43400, Fort Gordon, GA 30905
- Math 47% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freedom Park Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Freedom Park Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,583
Median rent
$1,624/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30905; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Deer Chase Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 616 | Compare → |
| Belair K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 1,061 | Compare → |
| Meadowbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 467 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Richmond County
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #5 of 50
- District spending per student
- $13,883NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freedom Park Elementary is listed in Richmond County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freedom Park Elementary
Freedom Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Gordon, GA, part of Richmond County, serving approximately 559 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #543 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freedom Park Elementary
What grades does Freedom Park Elementary serve?
Freedom Park Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Freedom Park Elementary?
Freedom Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 559 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Park Elementary is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freedom Park Elementary rank in GA?
Freedom Park Elementary ranks #543 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Freedom Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Freedom Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Freedom Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom Park Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Freedom Park Elementary a charter school?
No, Freedom Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freedom Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, Freedom Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freedom Park Elementary?
52.8% of students at Freedom Park Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 559
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Richmond County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (706) 796-8428
- Area population (ZIP 30905)
- 7,589
- Area median age
- 22
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30905; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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