- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Liberal, MO
Liberal Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Liberal Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291851001002
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 89
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberal Elem. earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Liberal · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberal Elem. has class sizes smaller than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberal Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Liberal, MO.
School address
District: Liberal R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291851001002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Liberal Elem. shrank from 119 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 291851001002 · Liberal, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 9.7:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberal High (96 students)
Liberal Elem. shrank from 119 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE added 12.2 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Liberal Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Liberal Elem.
116 students
- Liberal High
Liberal High
96 students
- Liberal Middle
Liberal Middle
59 students
What this shows Liberal Elem. reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberal Elem. compares
Liberal 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 24% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▼ 18% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Missouri - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
4.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,877
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.4%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Liberal Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberal R-Ii reports $14,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberal Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberal Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberal Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide other 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 (~116 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Liberal Elem.
How many students attend Liberal Elem.?
Liberal Elem. has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in Liberal, MO. CCD year-over-year: 119 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberal Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberal Elem. is 9.7:1, which is 24% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 38% 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 Liberal Elem.?
37.8% of students at Liberal Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberal Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Liberal Elem. is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Liberal, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberal Elem.?
Liberal Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (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 Liberal Elem. rank among public schools in Liberal?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberal Elem. ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Liberal, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Liberal R-Ii?
Besides Liberal Elem., Liberal R-Ii also operates Liberal High (96 students) and Liberal Middle (59 students). See the Liberal R-Ii district page for the complete list.