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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DRYDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 360933004683

FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

43 MAIN ST, FREEVILLE, NY 13068 · (607) 844-8694 · Tompkins County
GRADES KG–03ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL80 STUDENTS
Enrollment
80
Elementary
DISTRICT 222 · STATE 443
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
6 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 12.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
28 students
DISTRICT 42% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
18
Grade 1
19
Grade 2
19
Grade 3
24
Student demographics
White
6784%
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 39%
Hispanic
68%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 31%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 10%
Two+
68%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 4%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
4050%
Female
4050%

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Test scores

NYS Assessments 2024-25 . % Proficient (Level 3 + Level 4)
English Language Arts
52.0%
NY avg 58.3% . -5.0pp since 2023
Math
57.0%
NY avg 57.4% . +21.0pp since 2023
Source: NYS Assessments. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
50.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
62.1%
based on NY schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-11.6pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
80
-11 (-12%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.0:1
was 13.0:1
% White
84%
was 84%
% Hispanic
8%
was 5%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

As a tiny elementary campus in FREEVILLE, New York, FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL teaches 80 students from grades K through 3, run under DRYDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. Compared to the state average of about 443 students per school, that is 82% leaner than typical.

Across the 5 schools in DRYDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (1,304 students total), FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (84%). Beyond that, the school shows 8% Hispanic, 8% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 75% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has 6 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.0:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 35% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

With demographic context factored in, FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 62.1% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 50.5%.

Around the school, census data for Tompkins County shows median household income runs about $74,024, about 59% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 7%. FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is one of 33 public schools in Tompkins County (combined enrollment of about 10,392 students).

GEORGE JUNIOR REPUBLIC SCHOOL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.9 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 6 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at 6th of 7; the average score across the group is 56.5%.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Looking at the recent track record. FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL's enrollment has decreased 12% since 2018, when it stood at 91 (now 80).

On the community side, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Tompkins County at a glance

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Population
104,537
Census ACS
Median income
$74,024
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
59%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
10,392 students

Quick facts

School name
FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
District
DRYDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Address
43 MAIN ST, FREEVILLE, NY 13068
Phone
(607) 844-8694
County
Tompkins County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–03
Total enrollment
80
Teachers (FTE)
6
Student–teacher ratio
13.0:1
Free/Reduced lunch
28 (35%)
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
360933004683
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
How large is FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 80 students in grades KG-03.
Is FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades KG-03.
How many teachers does FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL have?
FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL employs 6 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.
What is the student diversity at FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
FREEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of DRYDEN CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
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