- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Liberty, MO
Epic Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Epic Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291854003253
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Epic Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Epic Elementary has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Epic Elementary ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Liberty, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Epic Elementary held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 291854003253 · Liberty, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 15.4:1 · 5.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty North High School (2,262 students)
Epic Elementary held near 294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.1 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Epic Elementary 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 293
Epic Elementary
293 students
What this shows Epic Elementary reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Epic Elementary compares
Epic Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 89% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 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 80.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Epic Elementary 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 Epic Elementary 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Valley Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoal Creek Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Epic Elementary'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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Epic Elementary
How many students attend Epic Elementary?
Epic Elementary has 293 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Liberty, MO. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 294 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Epic Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Epic Elementary is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Epic Elementary?
5.2% of students at Epic Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Epic Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Epic Elementary is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Liberty, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Epic Elementary?
Epic Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Epic Elementary rank among elementary schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Epic Elementary ranks #7 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 Epic Elementary, 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.