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Freedom School District

Public school districtGrades PK–6

Serves Freedom.

Students
52
Schools
1
Spent per student
$43,708
NH $23,296
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
40%
The gist

What stands out about Freedom School District

  • Math proficiency 12 pts above the state
  • Spends 88% more per student than the NH average
  • 10 students per teacher
  • Enrollment down 5.5% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Saxtons River.

PK–42 elementary schoolsRockingham School District
5–8Bellows Falls Middle SchoolRockingham School District
9–12Bellows Falls Union High SchoolBellows Falls UHSD 27

Test scores vs. NH

2020–21
Math proficiency49.5%
State average 37.7% · small group: the state reports 40–59%
Reading / language arts49.5%
State average 51.7% · small group: the state reports 40–59%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$43,708 per student · 88% above NH
Spending
Classroom instruction 39%Support & administration 59%Other 2%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 63%State 30%Federal 7%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
55’20
36’21
48’22
48’23
52’24

Down 5.5% since 2020.

Students
White 94%Two or more races 4%Hispanic 2%

Schools in the district

1 public school.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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