Freedom Acres School

Ionia ISD
2191 HARWOOD RD
IONIA, MI 48846
121 Students
Other Pre-K - 12th
School Overview
Freedom Acres School, located in Ionia, Michigan, operates under the Ionia County Intermediate School District (ICISD). It is a specialized educational facility dedicated to serving students with significant disabilities, typically ranging from early childhood through age 26. The school focuses on providing highly individualized instruction, therapeutic support, and life-skills training tailored to the unique cognitive, physical, and emotional needs of its student population.

By prioritizing a supportive and inclusive environment, Freedom Acres aims to help students achieve their maximum potential for independence. The curriculum often emphasizes functional academics, communication development, social-emotional growth, and vocational preparation. As part of the broader Ionia County ISD network, the school collaborates closely with families and local districts to ensure that students receive a comprehensive education that prepares them for meaningful transitions into their adult lives.
121
Total Students
11.2
Full-Time Teachers
10.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    107 (88.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (5.8 %)
  • Black
    5 (4.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Special Education School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Ionia ISD
Phone: (616)527-2921
Website: http://www.ioniaisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 12th
Total Students: 121
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 34
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 15
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 6
Grade 3 5
Grade 4 5
Grade 5 6
Grade 6 8
Grade 7 15
Grade 8 7
Grade 9 5
Grade 10 6
Grade 11 8
Grade 12 5
Ungraded 29
Gender Ratio