Enrollment
735
Tennessee · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 470402010441
Liberty Creek Elementary — Gallatin, TN
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Creek Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 28
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: Sumner County · 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)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 15.6:1 Tennessee avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty Creek Elementary compares with Tennessee and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Liberty Creek Elementary reports 735 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 36.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% 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 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sumner County spends $11,062 per pupil district-wide, below the Tennessee average of $12,324 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.0% from local sources (property taxes), 45.2% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Liberty Creek Elementary 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 80% | — | — |
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
18:1
students per teacher
— 15% above state mean
Top 86% in Tennessee — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$11,062
per pupil, district-wide
— below Tennessee avg of $12,324
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 735 Top 80% in Tennessee — larger than 20% of 1,844 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Students per teacher 18:1 +15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 470402010441
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sumner County, which includes Liberty Creek Elementary.
$11,062
Per student
-10%
vs Tennessee
Avg $12,324
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 45.2%
Federal 12.8%
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
- 1,644
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,477
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,151
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
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Frequently asked questions about Liberty Creek Elementary
How many students attend Liberty Creek Elementary?
Liberty Creek Elementary has 735 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Gallatin, TN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Creek Elementary is 18:1, which is 15% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Creek Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Creek Elementary is White at 83.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Gallatin, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Creek Elementary?
Liberty Creek Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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.