FREEDOM ELEM.

954 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

**Freedom Elementary School**, located at 286 Eastlawn Avenue in St. Robert, Missouri, is a public school serving the local community near the Fort Leonard Wood military installation. As part of the Waynesville R-VI School District, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of the area, frequently supporting a diverse student body that includes many children from military families. Because of its proximity to the base, the school is known for fostering an environment that is welcoming and adaptable to the unique needs of transient and military-connected students.

Academically, Freedom Elementary focuses on building a strong foundational education through a structured curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive, student-centered culture where staff work to ensure that every child—regardless of their background or how long they attend the school—feels a sense of belonging. With a commitment to academic excellence and community involvement, Freedom Elementary serves as a vital hub for elementary education in the St. Robert region.

954

Total Students

61.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FREEDOM ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	544
Hispanic	133
Black	121
Asian	20
Two or More	109
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	19

White
544 (57.0%)
Hispanic
133 (13.9%)
Black
121 (12.7%)
Two or More
109 (11.4%)
Asian
20 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
19 (2.0%)
American Indian
8 (0.8%)

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:	WAYNESVILLE R-VI
Phone:	(573)842-2100
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	954
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	359
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* 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 150

Grade 1 158

Grade 2 169

Grade 3 170

Grade 4 140

Grade 5 167