Freedom Elementary School

4682 North Preston Hwy.
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

606 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Freedom Elementary School, located at 4682 North Preston Highway in Shepherdsville, Kentucky, is a public school serving students within the Bullitt County Public Schools district. It is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves children from kindergarten through fifth grade, working to build a strong educational foundation through a structured curriculum and community involvement.

The school is known for being an active part of the local Shepherdsville community, prioritizing the partnership between educators, families, and students. By focusing on essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, Freedom Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school. With a dedication to providing a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school aims to help every child reach their full potential while encouraging positive character development.

606

Total Students

31.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	503
Hispanic	32
Black	36
Asian	7
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
503 (83.0%)
Black
36 (5.9%)
Hispanic
32 (5.3%)
Two or More
27 (4.5%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
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:	No
District:	Bullitt County
Phone:	(502)869-3600
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	240
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 19

Kindergarten 110

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 113