Below Average
#1484 of 1,750 schools in OK
Freedom ES
Elementary School · Lawton · Lawton, OK
A Lawton elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
5720 Geronimo Road, Lawton, OK 73503
- Math 29% proficient (2025)
- Reading 26% proficient (2025)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freedom ES score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2021, to 28% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Freedom ES 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,515/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lawton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,979
Median rent
$1,271/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
0%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73503; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Park ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Pat Henry ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| Whittier ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Washington ESEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 163 | 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.
Lawton
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #19 of 23
- District spending per student
- $11,526NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freedom ES is listed in LAWTON; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freedom ES
Freedom ES is a public elementary school in Lawton, OK, part of Lawton, serving approximately 1,314 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,484 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freedom ES
What grades does Freedom ES serve?
Freedom ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Freedom ES?
Freedom ES has an enrollment of approximately 1,314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom ES is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freedom ES rank in OK?
Freedom ES ranks #1,484 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Freedom ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Freedom ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom ES has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Freedom ES a charter school?
No, Freedom ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freedom ES a Title I school?
No, Freedom ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freedom ES?
67.0% of students at Freedom ES 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Comanche County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (580) 713-0060
- Area population (ZIP 73503)
- 11,433
- Area median age
- 21.7
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 73503; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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