Freedom Elementary School

235 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Freedom Elementary School, located at 575 Calumet Ave in Lima, Ohio, is a public educational institution serving students within the Lima City Schools district. As a primary school, it focuses on building a foundational academic experience for children in the community, emphasizing core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, engagement, and preparation for their future academic journeys.

Beyond academics, Freedom Elementary plays a vital role in the local Lima neighborhood by providing a structured setting that promotes character development and community involvement. The school typically utilizes a mix of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources to meet the diverse needs of its student body. By partnering with parents and local stakeholders, Freedom Elementary aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are motivated to achieve their personal best both inside and outside the classroom.

235

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	17
Black	73
Asian	1
Two or More	67
American Indian	1

White
76 (32.3%)
Black
73 (31.1%)
Two or More
67 (28.5%)
Hispanic
17 (7.2%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
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:	Lima City
Phone:	(419)996-3380
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	235
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 33

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 47