Freedom Elementary

479 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Freedom Elementary, located at 25 Holly Dr. in Freedom, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Pajaro Valley Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing the development of essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills. As a central part of the Freedom community, the school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere that encourages student engagement, curiosity, and academic growth during these critical early developmental years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Freedom Elementary works to integrate the local community into the educational experience, aiming to prepare its students for future success in middle school and beyond. The school utilizes a variety of resources and staff support to address the diverse needs of its student body, striving to maintain a safe and productive setting. By prioritizing both educational excellence and character development, Freedom Elementary serves as a vital hub for neighborhood families, helping to shape the next generation of learners in the 95019 area.

479

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	456
Black	1
Asian	1
American Indian	2

Hispanic
456 (95.2%)
White
19 (4.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pajaro Valley Unified
Phone:	(831)728-6260
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	375
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* 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 75

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Freedom Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	100

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Freedom Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	243	50.7%
Male	236	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)