Enrollment
167
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Galena, KS
Liberty Elem
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 200636001385
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Galena · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Elem has class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elem ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Galena, KS.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty Elem compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty Elem
Liberty Elem is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Galena, Kansas, enrolling 167 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 167 puts it in the smaller third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 37/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 167 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Galena also operates Galena High (236 students) and Spring Grove Primary Center (229 students) alongside Liberty Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Liberty Elem compares
Liberty Elem on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 37% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 167 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
167
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Kansas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
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
$13,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.4%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.6, Liberty Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Galena, which includes Liberty Elem.
$13,679
Per student
-12%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.2%
State 84.9%
Federal 7.9%
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.
How Liberty Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galena High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Grove Primary Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Galena Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elem
How many students attend Liberty Elem?
Liberty Elem has 167 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Galena, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elem is 15.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Elem?
58.3% of students at Liberty Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Elem?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Elem is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Galena, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elem?
Liberty Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Elem rank among public schools in Galena?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elem ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Galena, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Galena on the city page.
Is Liberty Elem a good school?
Liberty Elem earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Galena?
Besides Liberty Elem, Galena also operates Galena High (236 students), Spring Grove Primary Center (229 students), and Galena Middle School (174 students). See the Galena district page for the complete list.
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