FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Freedom Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lima City school district, located in Lima, OH with about 225 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 18 teachers, Freedom Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

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.

For more information, contact Freedom Elementary School at (419) 996-3380 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

575 Calumet Ave
Lima, OH 45804-1405
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FREEDOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lima, OH with about 225 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lima City
Total Students:
225
Teachers:
18
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 225 students

White
43.1%
Black or African American
32.9%
Two or more races
18.7%
Hispanic/Latino
5.3%

Female
42.7%
Male
57.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.