Freedom Elementary

www.sylvan.k12.ca.us

661 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Freedom Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in Modesto, California, and is part of the Sylvan Union School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes core educational standards, character development, and student success. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Freedom Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for future academic challenges while promoting a sense of community and school pride among its students, staff, and families.

The school’s website serves as a central hub for parent-teacher communication, providing resources regarding academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. As a neighborhood school, Freedom Elementary places a high value on parental involvement and active community participation to ensure that every student has the tools and guidance necessary to reach their full potential. For families looking for specific information on registration, safety protocols, or classroom news, the district’s website offers a comprehensive portal to stay connected with the school’s ongoing initiatives and events.

661

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	238
Black	17
Asian	133
Two or More	75
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	14

Hispanic
238 (36.0 %)
White
179 (27.1 %)
Asian
133 (20.1 %)
Two or More
75 (11.3 %)
Black
17 (2.6 %)
Pacific Islander
14 (2.1 %)
American Indian
5 (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:	N/A
District:	Sylvan Union Elementary
Phone:	(209)552-3400
Website:	http://www.sylvan.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	90

* 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 106

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 120