- Enrollment
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gallatin, TN
Liberty Creek Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470402010441
👥 S:T ratio 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Creek Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools.
- #15 of 17
- public schools in Gallatin · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 735
- students enrolled
Liberty Creek Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Creek Elementary ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Gallatin, TN.
School address
District: Sumner County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470402010441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Liberty Creek Elementary held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 470402010441 · Gallatin, TN Elementary · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 20.4:1 · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students)
Liberty Creek Elementary held near 679 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.5 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Liberty Creek Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gallatin Senio
Gallatin Senior High School
1,644 students
- Beech Sr High
Beech Sr High School
1,477 students
- Hendersonville
Hendersonville High School
1,410 students
- Portland High
Portland High School
1,151 students
- Station Camp H
Station Camp High School
1,137 students
- This school
Liberty Creek Elementary
735 students
What this shows Liberty Creek Elementary reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Creek Elementary compares
Liberty Creek Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% 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
$11,191
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.2, Liberty Creek Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
District finance for Sumner County reports $11,191 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Creek Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beech Sr High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hendersonville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Portland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Station Camp High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Creek Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Creek Elementary
How many students attend Liberty Creek Elementary?
Liberty Creek Elementary has 735 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gallatin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Creek Elementary is 20.4:1, which is 33% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Creek Elementary is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Gallatin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Creek Elementary?
Liberty Creek Elementary 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 Liberty Creek Elementary rank among public schools in Gallatin?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Creek Elementary ranks #15 of 17 public schools in Gallatin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Gallatin on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner County?
Besides Liberty Creek Elementary, Sumner County also operates Gallatin Senior High School (1,644 students), Beech Sr High School (1,477 students), and Hendersonville High School (1,410 students). See the Sumner County district page for the complete list.