Freedom Elementary School

Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E

5280 BUTTERFIELD DRIVE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80923

399 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Freedom Elementary School is a public school located in the vibrant Power Ranch/Dublin area of Colorado Springs, serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the highly regarded Academy District 20, the school is known for maintaining a strong academic focus while fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support systems to ensure every child meets grade-level standards, emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic rigor, Freedom Elementary prides itself on its emphasis on character development and student well-being. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement, creating a collaborative atmosphere that helps students feel connected and valued. With a commitment to integrating technology into the classroom and offering various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, responsible citizens who are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

399

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freedom Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	92
Black	21
Asian	14
Two or More	27
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
240 (60.2 %)
Hispanic
92 (23.1 %)
Two or More
27 (6.8 %)
Black
21 (5.3 %)
Asian
14 (3.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the county of E
Phone:	(719)228-0800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 59

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 59