FREEMAN SCHOOL

Freeman School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Flint School District of the City of school district, located in FLINT, MI with about 307 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Freeman School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

To provide you with an accurate summary, it is important to note that **Freeman Elementary School** in Flint, Michigan, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6 as part of the Flint Community Schools district. The school is situated in the southwestern part of the city and operates within a district that has faced significant challenges due to economic shifts and the ongoing recovery efforts related to the Flint water crisis. As a neighborhood school, Freeman focuses on providing foundational education while working to meet the diverse socio-economic needs of its local families.

Academically and operationally, Freeman Elementary is deeply integrated into the district's broader mission to provide equitable access to education despite historical resource constraints. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while often incorporating community support programs to assist students who may be impacted by the unique challenges of the Flint area. Because the school is part of the Flint Community Schools system, it frequently partners with local non-profits and state initiatives to provide resources such as nutritional support, social-emotional learning, and academic intervention, aiming to foster a stable learning environment for the children of the Ogema Avenue community.

For more information, contact Freeman School at (810) 760-1797 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.