Freeman Elementary - 02

freeman.k12.sd.us

173 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Freeman Elementary is a public school located in Freeman, South Dakota, serving as an integral part of the Freeman School District (District 02). Situated on South Wipf Street, the school provides foundational education for students in the local community, focusing on academic development, social growth, and preparing children for their transition to secondary education. As a small-town institution, it benefits from a close-knit environment where community involvement and student support are prioritized to foster a positive learning atmosphere.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Freeman School District, which emphasizes excellence in education and the holistic development of its students. By offering a standard K–6 curriculum, Freeman Elementary ensures that students receive a comprehensive education in core subjects while also encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. For more specific details regarding their academic programs, school calendar, or administrative policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://freeman.k12.sd.us.

173

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freeman Elementary - 02
Demographic	Student Count
White	148
Hispanic	18
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
148 (85.5 %)
Hispanic
18 (10.4 %)
Two or More
3 (1.7 %)
Asian
2 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Freeman School District 33-1
Phone:	(605)925-4216
Website:	http://freeman.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 23

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 23