- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orland Park, IL
Liberty Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 173022003124
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Orland Park · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 627
- students enrolled
Liberty Elem School has class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Orland Park, IL.
School address
District: Orland Sd 135 · Illinois
NCES ID 173022003124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 173022003124 · Orland Park, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
627 enr · 16.1:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Jerling Junior High School (677 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 elementary schools in Orland Park. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Liberty Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jerling Junior
Jerling Junior High School
677 students
- Century Junior
Century Junior High School
636 students
- This school
Liberty Elem School
627 students
- Meadow Ridge S
Meadow Ridge School
554 students
- Orland Jr High
Orland Jr High School
524 students
- Prairie Elem S
Prairie Elem School
507 students
What this shows Liberty Elem School reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Elem School compares
Liberty Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 3.3%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.1, Liberty Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orland Sd 135, which includes Liberty Elem School.
$18,852
Per student
+4%
vs Illinois
Avg $18,196
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.0%
Federal 5.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Liberty Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerling Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Century Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Orland Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Orland Park
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elem School
How many students attend Liberty Elem School?
Liberty Elem School has 627 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orland Park, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elem School is 16.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Elem School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Orland Park, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elem School?
Liberty Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Elem School rank among elementary schools in Orland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elem School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Orland Park, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Orland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Orland Sd 135?
Besides Liberty Elem School, Orland Sd 135 also operates Jerling Junior High School (677 students), Century Junior High School (636 students), and Meadow Ridge School (554 students). See the Orland Sd 135 district page for the complete list.
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