- Enrollment
- 902
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Big Lake, MN
Liberty Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270546004180
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Big Lake · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Big Lake, MN.
School address
District: Big Lake Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270546004180 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Liberty Elementary shrank from 806 students in 2022-23 to 760 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 270546004180 · Big Lake, MN Other · MID · TRAD
756 enr · 14:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Big Lake Senior High (902 students)
Liberty Elementary shrank from 806 students in 2022-23 to 760 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Liberty Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Big Lake Senio
Big Lake Senior High
902 students
- Independence E
Independence Elementary
758 students
- This school
Liberty Elementary
756 students
- Big Lake Middl
Big Lake Middle School
632 students
- Big Lake Onlin 118
Big Lake Online 6-12
118 students
- Big Lake Onlin 24
Big Lake Online K-5
24 students
What this shows Liberty Elementary reports 756 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Elementary compares
Liberty Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 28% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 756 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
756
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 46% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$13,268
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 756 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
White 76.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 4.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Liberty Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Big Lake Public School District reports $13,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake Senior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Lake Online 6-12 | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Big Lake Online K-5 | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other 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 (~756 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary
How many students attend Liberty Elementary?
Liberty Elementary has 756 students enrolled. It is a public school in Big Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 806 (2022-23) → 760 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary is 14:1, which is 11% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Elementary?
30.9% of students at Liberty Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Elementary is White at 76.9% of enrollment, in Big Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elementary?
Liberty Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Big Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Big Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Big Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Big Lake Public School District?
Besides Liberty Elementary, Big Lake Public School District also operates Big Lake Senior High (902 students), Independence Elementary (758 students), and Big Lake Middle School (632 students). See the Big Lake Public School District district page for the complete list.