- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Liberty, TX
Liberty El
Federal NCES profile for Liberty El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482745005773
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Texas
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Liberty, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Liberty El held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 482745005773 · Liberty, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 16.7:1 · 66.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty H S (768 students)
Liberty El held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.6 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Liberty El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty H S
Liberty H S
768 students
- This school
Liberty El
685 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle
534 students
- San Jacinto El
San Jacinto El
451 students
What this shows Liberty El reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty El compares
Liberty El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 7% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,524
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 685 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.1%
White 36.9%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Liberty El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty Isd reports $12,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Jacinto El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty El
How many students attend Liberty El?
Liberty El has 685 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Liberty, TX. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty El?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty El is 16.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty El?
66.1% of students at Liberty El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty El?
The largest demographic group at Liberty El is Hispanic or Latino at 44.1% of enrollment, in Liberty, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty El?
Liberty El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 El rank among public schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Liberty, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Liberty Isd?
Besides Liberty El, Liberty Isd also operates Liberty H S (768 students), Liberty Middle (534 students), and San Jacinto El (451 students). See the Liberty Isd district page for the complete list.