- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Liberty, MO
Alexander Doniphan Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Doniphan Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291854001004
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Doniphan Elem. earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Missouri schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 18.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Doniphan Elem. has class sizes smaller than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Doniphan Elem. ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Liberty, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Alexander Doniphan Elem. shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 291854001004 · Liberty, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
336 enr · 9.9:1 · 18.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty North High School (2,262 students)
Alexander Doniphan Elem. shrank from 360 students in 2022-23 to 334 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 34.1 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Alexander Doniphan Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty North
Liberty North High School
2,262 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,842 students
- South Valley M 809
South Valley Middle
809 students
- Shoal Creek El 795
Shoal Creek Elem.
795 students
- Heritage Middl 757
Heritage Middle School
757 students
- This school 336
Alexander Doniphan Elem.
336 students
What this shows Alexander Doniphan Elem. reports 336 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Doniphan Elem. compares
Alexander Doniphan Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 23% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.6% | ▼ 60% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 18% in Missouri - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 3.6%
African American 3.0%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.0, Alexander Doniphan Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty 53 reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Doniphan Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shoal Creek Elem. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Doniphan Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Doniphan Elem.
How many students attend Alexander Doniphan Elem.?
Alexander Doniphan Elem. has 336 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Liberty, MO. CCD year-over-year: 360 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Doniphan Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Doniphan Elem. is 9.9:1, which is 23% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Doniphan Elem.?
18.6% of students at Alexander Doniphan Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Doniphan Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Doniphan Elem. is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Liberty, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Doniphan Elem.?
Alexander Doniphan Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Doniphan Elem. rank among elementary schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Doniphan Elem. ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Liberty, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Liberty on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty 53?
Besides Alexander Doniphan Elem., Liberty 53 also operates Liberty North High School (2,262 students), Liberty High (1,842 students), and South Valley Middle (809 students). See the Liberty 53 district page for the complete list.