FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

freedom.vcsedu.org

786 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Freedom Elementary School, located in DeLand, Florida, is part of the Volusia County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. As a public institution, it follows the district’s comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing students for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school places a strong value on community involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. By offering a variety of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, Freedom Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. With a focus on both traditional instruction and modern educational techniques, the school aims to instill a lifelong love of learning within its student body.

786

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	358
Hispanic	205
Black	146
Asian	22
Two or More	54
American Indian	1

White
358 (45.5%)
Hispanic
205 (26.1%)
Black
146 (18.6%)
Two or More
54 (6.9%)
Asian
22 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	No
District:	VOLUSIA
Phone:	(386)943-7670
Website:	http://freedom.vcsedu.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	786
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 118

Grade 1 144

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 113

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 150

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	118
Grade 1	144
Grade 2	127
Grade 3	113
Grade 4	121
Grade 5	150

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	401	51%
Male	385	49%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)