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#531 of 967 schools in NE
Freeman Elementary-adams
School · Freeman Public Schools · Adams, NE
A school in Adams, NE where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
415 EIGHTH ST PO BOX 259, Adams, NE 68301
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freeman Elementary-adams score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 57% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
20.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Freeman Elementary-adams 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,963
Median home value
$320,200
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
84.5%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Freeman Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,013NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freeman Elementary-adams is listed in FREEMAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freeman Elementary-adams
Freeman Elementary-adams is a public school in Adams, NE, part of Freeman Public Schools, serving approximately 282 students in grades Pre-K-10th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freeman Elementary-adams
What grades does Freeman Elementary-adams serve?
Freeman Elementary-adams serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.
How many students attend Freeman Elementary-adams?
Freeman Elementary-adams has an enrollment of approximately 282 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeman Elementary-adams?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeman Elementary-adams is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freeman Elementary-adams rank in NE?
Freeman Elementary-adams ranks #531 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Freeman Elementary-adams's MySchoolScout rating?
Freeman Elementary-adams has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Freeman Elementary-adams?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freeman Elementary-adams has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Freeman Elementary-adams a charter school?
No, Freeman Elementary-adams is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freeman Elementary-adams a Title I school?
No, Freeman Elementary-adams is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freeman Elementary-adams?
20.2% of students at Freeman Elementary-adams 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 – 10th
- Enrollment
- 282
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Gage County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.6%
- Phone
- (402) 988-2525
- Area population (ZIP 68301)
- 1,388
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 68301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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