- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lima, OH
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Arts Magnet K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390442205281
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Lima · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 343
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Lima, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 390442205281 · Lima, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lima Senior High School (1,004 students)
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 shrank from 416 students in 2022-23 to 375 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lima Senior Hi
Lima Senior High School
1,004 students
- Heritage Eleme
Heritage Elementary School
448 students
- This school 343
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
343 students
- Lima West Midd 334
Lima West Middle School
334 students
- Lima North Mid 321
Lima North Middle School
321 students
- Independence E 272
Independence Elementary School
272 students
What this shows Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 compares
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 343 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Engagement
22.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,321
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 41.7%
White 28.3%
Two or More 22.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 41.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lima City reports $19,321 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Heritage Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lima West Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Lima North Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Independence Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Arts Magnet K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 448
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 6.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Lima
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bath Elementary School
Standard public school
727 students
Shawnee Middle School
Standard public school
712 students 17:1 students per teacher
Perry Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Maplewood Elementary School
Standard public school
346 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Lima North Middle School
Standard public school
321 students
Heir Force Community School
Standard public school
204 students 34:1 students per teacher
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.
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
How many students attend Liberty Arts Magnet K-8?
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 has 343 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lima, OH. CCD year-over-year: 416 (2022-23) → 375 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Arts Magnet K-8?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 is African American at 41.7% of enrollment, in Lima, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Arts Magnet K-8?
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 rank among elementary schools in Lima?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Arts Magnet K-8 ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Lima, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Lima on the city page.
What other schools are in Lima City?
Besides Liberty Arts Magnet K-8, Lima City also operates Lima Senior High School (1,004 students), Heritage Elementary School (448 students), and Lima West Middle School (334 students). See the Lima City district page for the complete list.