Enrollment
576
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 470015702437 Charter school
Libertas — Memphis, TN
Federal NCES profile for Libertas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Tennessee Public Charter School Commission · Tennessee
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Libertas compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Libertas reports 576 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Tennessee state mean of 15.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Tennessee Public Charter School Commission spends $13,599 per pupil district-wide, above the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.9% from local sources (property taxes), 92.4% from the state, and 6.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Libertas compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Tennessee state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 65% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,599
per pupil, district-wide
— above Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 576 Top 65% in Tennessee — larger than 35% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 17.4:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470015702437
Student demographics
African American 73.1%
White 16.0%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.1% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tennessee Public Charter School Commission, which includes Libertas.
$13,599
Per student
+10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 92.4%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
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- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
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- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
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1,027 students 17:1 students per teacher
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921 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
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Parkway Village Elementary
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Frequently asked questions about Libertas
How many students attend Libertas?
Libertas has 576 students enrolled. It is a other school in Memphis, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libertas?
The student-teacher ratio at Libertas is 17.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Libertas?
The largest demographic group at Libertas is African American at 73.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Libertas?
Libertas has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.