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#457 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 21% in state

Freedom Elem.

Elementary School · WAYNESVILLE R-VI

286 EASTLAWN AVE, St. Robert, MO 65584

Enrollment

953

Student-Teacher

15.4:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#457 of 2,221

In district

#4 of 9

WAYNESVILLE R-VI

Academic growth

9.0 / 10

Excellent

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Freedom Elem.

7.7/10

Elementary School in St. Robert · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Freedom Elem.

Freedom Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Robert, MO, part of WAYNESVILLE R-VI. Freedom Elem. serves approximately 953 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

Freedom Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #457 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Freedom Elem. show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts below district
  • This school 7.7 · Very Good
  • District avg 8.3
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.65 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.7% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.4% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+2.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$11,863
Chronic Absenteeism19.3%

Freedom Elem. — Students at Freedom Elem. score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

50.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 49.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 51.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.7% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
52%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
53%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
39%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2024
Math
47.7%
ELA
47.2%
2025
Math
50.7%
ELA
53.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.0/10.

How Freedom Elem. Compares

See how Freedom Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.7/10
80th percentile in MO
Academic
8.3/10
Excellent
Growth
9.0/10
Excellent
Environment
3.6/10
Needs Improvement
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
50%
Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
62 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
19.3%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

286 EASTLAWN AVE, St. Robert, MO 65584

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Freedom Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WOOD ELEM. (rated 9.3/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Ft. Leonard Wood), which scores notably higher. Another option is THAYER ELEM. (rated 8.9/10, 4.8 miles away, in nearby Ft. Leonard Wood), which scores notably higher. Additionally, DIXON ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 12.9 miles away, in nearby Dixon), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Robert, see our St. Robert schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.7 mi
School Distance Rating
MARANATHA BAPTIST ACADEMY Saint Robert 0.5 mi 8.2
PARTRIDGE ELEM. Ft. Leonard Wood 2.0 mi 8.0
WILLIAMS EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR Fort Leonard Wood 2.3 mi 3.3
WOOD ELEM. Ft. Leonard Wood 3.3 mi 9.3
WAYNESVILLE EAST ELEM. Waynesville 3.0 mi 7.4
THAYER ELEM. Ft. Leonard Wood 4.8 mi 8.9
WAYNESVILLE SR. HIGH Waynesville 4.2 mi 5.3
6TH GRADE CENTER Waynesville 4.3 mi 6.0
WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Waynesville 4.3 mi 6.7
Parker Educational Center Waynesville 4.4 mi
WAYNESVILLE MIDDLE Waynesville 4.5 mi 7.3
DIXON HIGH Dixon 12.6 mi 5.9
LAQUEY R-V ELEM. Laquey 10.3 mi 6.1
LAQUEY R-V HIGH Laquey 10.3 mi 4.5
Missouri Digital Academy Laquey 10.3 mi 2.5
DIXON ELEM. Dixon 12.9 mi 8.4
DIXON MIDDLE Dixon 12.9 mi 3.3
CROCKER ELEM. Crocker 12.1 mi 4.9
CROCKER HIGH Crocker 12.1 mi 5.0
SWEDEBORG ELEM. Richland 12.7 mi 5.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 65584 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$60,760

Median Home Value

$207,900

Median Rent

$1,067/mo

Population

10,922

College Educated

31.6%

Homeownership

55.2%

Avg Commute

22.4 min

Poverty Rate

15.3%

Median Age

31.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
BELL PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO 7.7
ROCK BRIDGE ELEM. Columbia, MO 7.7
WARREN HILLS ELEM. Liberty, MO 7.7
BAYLESS ELEMENTARY St. Louis, MO 7.8
CLEVER ELEM. Clever, MO 7.8
DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL St. Louis, MO 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Freedom Elem.

What grades does Freedom Elem. serve?

Freedom Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Freedom Elem.?

Freedom Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 953 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Elem. is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Freedom Elem. rank in MO?

Freedom Elem. ranks #457 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Freedom Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Freedom Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom Elem. has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Freedom Elem. a charter school?

No, Freedom Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Freedom Elem. a Title I school?

No, Freedom Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freedom Elem.?

50.1% of students at Freedom Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
24 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
29 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
953
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Free/Reduced Lunch
50.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Pulaski County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.3%

District

WAYNESVILLE R-VI
District Enrollment
6,091
Schools in District
11
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,863
District Rank
#4 of 9

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