Enrollment
576
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Memphis, TN
Libertas
Federal NCES profile for Libertas, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470015702437Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Libertas earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools.
- #92 of 101
- schools in Memphis · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 576
- students enrolled
Libertas has class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Libertas ranks #92 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN.
School address
District: Tennessee Public Charter School Commission · Tennessee
NCES ID 470015702437 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 15.3:1 Tennessee avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Libertas compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
What stands out at Libertas
Libertas is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Memphis, Tennessee, enrolling 576 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.6:1 is larger than about 94% of Tennessee schools and 35% above the 15.3:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 576 puts it in the larger third of Tennessee schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,838 Tennessee schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (73%) and White (16%) (diversity index 43/100).
The surrounding Tennessee Public Charter School Commission spends $13,069 per pupil, 21% above the Tennessee average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Memphis's public schools, it stands alongside Snowden Elementary/Middle (1,384 students): Libertas is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.6:1 vs 16.9:1).
Tennessee Public Charter School Commission also operates Nashville Collegiate Prep (837 students) and Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus (657 students) alongside Libertas.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Libertas compares
Libertas on the metrics families compare, against Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 576 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
576
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$13,069
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $10,822
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Libertas is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tennessee Public Charter School Commission, which includes Libertas.
$13,069
Per student
+21%
vs Tennessee
Avg $10,822
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Libertas Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville Collegiate Prep | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kipp Antioch College Prep Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluff City High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Libertas's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 41.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 514
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Memphis
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Snowden Elementary/Middle
Standard public school
1,384 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Belle Forest Community School
Standard public school
1,027 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Early Childhood Programs
Standard public school
938 students 62.5:1 students per teacher
Treadwell Elementary
Standard public school
921 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Richland Elementary
Standard public school
907 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Parkway Village Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Tennessee, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~576 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Libertas
How many students attend Libertas?
Libertas has 576 students enrolled. It is a public school in Memphis, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Libertas?
The student-teacher ratio at Libertas is 20.6:1, which is 35% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Libertas?
The largest demographic group at Libertas is African American at 73.1% of enrollment, in Memphis, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Libertas?
Libertas has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Libertas rank among schools in Memphis?
By Resource Investment Index, Libertas ranks #92 of 101 schools in Memphis, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Memphis on the city page.
Is Libertas a good school?
Libertas earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Tennessee Public Charter School Commission?
Besides Libertas, Tennessee Public Charter School Commission also operates Nashville Collegiate Prep (837 students), Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus (657 students), and Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary (604 students). See the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission district page for the complete list.
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