Enrollment
627
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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
- 15.9:1
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty Elem School
Liberty Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Orland Park, Illinois, enrolling 627 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 627 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Orland Park's elementary schools, it stands alongside Meadow Ridge School (554 students): Liberty Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 13.9:1).
Orland Sd 135 also operates Jerling Junior High School (677 students) and Century Junior High School (636 students) alongside Liberty Elem School.
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 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 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
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 40% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Illinois - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,197
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 627 Top 18% in Illinois - larger than 82% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173022003124
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.4%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Orland Sd 135, which includes Liberty Elem School.
$17,197
Per student
+1%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.0%
State 24.0%
Federal 5.1%
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 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
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Orland Park
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Next steps
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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 15.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Liberty Elem School a good school?
Liberty Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Illinois 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 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.