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#971 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 46% in state
North Freedom Elementary
Elementary School · Baraboo School District · North Freedom, WI
A Baraboo School District elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
S4890 County Road I, North Freedom, WI 53951
- Math 54% vs WI 53% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Freedom Elementary score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Freedom 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average297/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,729
Median home value
$186,100
Median rent
$910/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
75.8%
Poverty rate
11.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53951; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Baraboo School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Behrman ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | Not available | 282 | Compare → |
| East ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 345 | Compare → |
| West Elementary-kindergarten CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–K | Not available | 41 | Compare → |
| Willson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | Not available | 292 | 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.
Baraboo School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,210NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Freedom Elementary is listed in Baraboo School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Freedom Elementary
North Freedom Elementary is a public elementary school in North Freedom, WI, part of Baraboo School District, serving approximately 108 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #971 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Freedom Elementary
What grades does North Freedom Elementary serve?
North Freedom Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend North Freedom Elementary?
North Freedom Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Freedom Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Freedom Elementary is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Freedom Elementary rank in WI?
North Freedom Elementary ranks #971 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is North Freedom Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Freedom Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 North Freedom Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Freedom Elementary has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Freedom Elementary a charter school?
No, North Freedom Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Freedom Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Freedom Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Freedom Elementary?
42.6% of students at North Freedom 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sauk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.9%
- Phone
- (608) 522-4946
- Area population (ZIP 53951)
- 2,571
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53951; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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