Frank H Freedman

www.springfieldpublicschools.com

252 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Frank H. Freedman Elementary School is a public school located in Springfield, Massachusetts, serving students as part of the Springfield Public Schools district. Situated on Cherokee Drive, the school functions as a neighborhood hub dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its diverse student body. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards, focusing on literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to foster a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

As a member of the Springfield Public Schools system, the institution operates under the district’s broader mission to ensure that all students are prepared for college and career success. The school actively utilizes the resources provided by the district to support student achievement, offering various programs designed to meet the specific needs of its learners. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and community engagement, Frank H. Freedman works to build strong partnerships between faculty, staff, and local families to cultivate a positive and effective learning experience for every child.

252

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frank H Freedman
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	158
Black	40
Asian	7
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Hispanic
158 (62.7%)
Black
40 (15.9%)
White
28 (11.1%)
Two or More
18 (7.1%)
Asian
7 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Springfield
Phone:	(413)787-7443
Website:	http://www.springfieldpublicschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 38

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Frank H Freedman
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	38
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	36
Grade 3	27
Grade 4	34
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Frank H Freedman
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	49.6%
Male	127	50.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)