NCES CCD 2024-25 7 schools IA

Best-Resourced Schools in North Liberty, IA

7 public K-12 schools in North Liberty from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

7 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of North Liberty's 7 public schools is Liberty High School, scoring 35/100, against a city average of 45.7/100. Computed live across every North Liberty campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in North Liberty, IA, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

7
Schools
4,195
Students
45.7/100
Avg Quality
15.3:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the North Liberty Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

North Liberty, IA enrolls 4,195 students across 7 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 15.3:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 45.7/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in North Liberty on this index is Liberty High School, at 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 1,286 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

North Liberty spans 2 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Liberty High School accounts for 30.7% of all North Liberty public-school enrollment

That dominant concentration means North Liberty-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade level: High. A dominant campus often anchors a city's program landscape and absorbs a disproportionate share of district capital and staffing decisions. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Liberty school enrollment varies 3.9× across entities

North Liberty school enrollment ranges from 326 students (lowest) to 1,286 students (highest), a spread of 960 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous school portfolio for a city this size. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Liberty student-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within North Liberty is typically wider than the North Liberty-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in North Liberty

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 James Van Allen Elementary School 59.7/100
  2. 2 North Bend Elementary 58.6/100
  3. 3 Buford Garner Elementary 58.4/100
  4. 4 Liberty High School 50.9/100
  5. 5 North Central Junior High School 48.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in North Liberty, IA?

The highest-ranked school in North Liberty is Liberty High School with a quality score of 35/100. There are 7 public schools in North Liberty with 4,195 total students.

How many schools are in North Liberty, IA?

North Liberty has 7 public schools with a total enrollment of 4,195 students. Average student-teacher ratio: 15.3:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.