Excellent
#248 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 9% in state
Freedom Area EL Sch
Elementary School · Freedom Area Sd · Freedom, PA
A Freedom Area Sd elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
1700 School St., Freedom, PA 15042
- Math 50% vs PA 47% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs PA 54% (2024)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freedom Area EL Sch score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Freedom Area EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,576
Median home value
$231,800
Median rent
$1,598/mo
College educated
33.8%
Homeownership
84.7%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Freedom Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freedom Area EL Sch is listed in Freedom Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freedom Area EL Sch
Freedom Area EL Sch is a public elementary school in Freedom, PA, part of Freedom Area Sd, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #248 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freedom Area EL Sch
What grades does Freedom Area EL Sch serve?
Freedom Area EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Freedom Area EL Sch?
Freedom Area EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Area EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Area EL Sch is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freedom Area EL Sch rank in PA?
Freedom Area EL Sch ranks #248 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Freedom Area EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Freedom Area EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Area EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freedom Area EL Sch has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Freedom Area EL Sch a charter school?
No, Freedom Area EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freedom Area EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Freedom Area EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Freedom Area EL Sch?
54.6% of students at Freedom Area EL Sch 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (724) 775-1122
- Area population (ZIP 15042)
- 7,859
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 15042; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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