- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Liberty Twp, OH
Liberty Early Childhood School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Early Childhood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390461102440
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Early Childhood School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Liberty Twp · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Early Childhood School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Early Childhood School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Liberty Twp, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461102440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Liberty Early Childhood School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 390461102440 · Liberty Twp, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
407 enr · 22.6:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota West High School (2,968 students)
Liberty Early Childhood School shrank from 486 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Liberty Early Childhood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakota West Hi
Lakota West High School
2,968 students
- Lakota East Hi
Lakota East High School
2,660 students
- Cherokee Eleme 791
Cherokee Elementary School
791 students
- Lakota Plains 745
Lakota Plains Junior School
745 students
- Endeavor Eleme 740
Endeavor Elementary School
740 students
- This school 407
Liberty Early Childhood School
407 students
What this shows Liberty Early Childhood School reports 407 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Early Childhood School compares
Liberty Early Childhood School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 70% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 407 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
407
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 407 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.1%
Asian 13.8%
African American 10.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Liberty Early Childhood School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Lakota Local reports $12,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Early Childhood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakota East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Early Childhood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools in Liberty Twp
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~407 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Early Childhood School
How many students attend Liberty Early Childhood School?
Liberty Early Childhood School has 407 students enrolled. It is a public school in Liberty Twp, OH. CCD year-over-year: 486 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Early Childhood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Early Childhood School is 22.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Early Childhood School?
9.5% of students at Liberty Early Childhood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Early Childhood School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Early Childhood School is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Liberty Twp, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Early Childhood School?
Liberty Early Childhood School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Early Childhood School rank among public schools in Liberty Twp?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Early Childhood School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Liberty Twp, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Lakota Local?
Besides Liberty Early Childhood School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students), Lakota East High School (2,660 students), and Cherokee Elementary School (791 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.