- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Liberty Elem shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-19.3%).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 200636001385 · Galena, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
167 enr · 15.2:1 · 58.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Galena High (236 students)
Liberty Elem shrank from 192 students in 2022-23 to 155 in 2023-24 (-19.3%). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Liberty Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Galena High
Galena High
236 students
- Spring Grove P
Spring Grove Primary Center
229 students
- Galena Middle
Galena Middle School
174 students
- This school
Liberty Elem
167 students
What this shows Liberty Elem reports 167 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Elem compares
Liberty Elem is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
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.
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
District finance for Galena reports $14,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~167 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 155 (2023-24), down 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.