Freedom Academy

Charter School 262 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Freedom Academy is a tuition-free public charter school located in Phoenix, Arizona, serving students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on a rigorous, traditional academic curriculum combined with character development. It emphasizes a structured learning environment designed to provide students with a strong foundation in core subjects such as mathematics, reading, and writing, while fostering a sense of community and personal responsibility.

The school is known for its commitment to individualized instruction and high academic standards, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and beyond. By integrating character-building programs alongside their academic objectives, Freedom Academy seeks to develop well-rounded students who are not only intellectually capable but also ethical and engaged citizens. Its location on Paradise Lane serves as a central hub for families in the Phoenix area looking for a focused, values-based public education alternative.

262

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	94
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	5

White
142 (54.2%)
Hispanic
94 (35.9%)
Black
11 (4.2%)
Two or More
8 (3.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Freedom Academy Inc. (89506)
Phone:	(602)424-0771
Website:	http://freedomacademyaz.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 22

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 30

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Freedom Academy
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	22
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	20
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	30
Grade 6	32
Grade 7	38
Grade 8	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Freedom Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	135	51.5%
Male	127	48.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)