Enrollment
718
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midway, GA
Liberty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elementary 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 130330001305
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 718
- students enrolled
Liberty Elementary School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Liberty County · Georgia
NCES ID 130330001305 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.1%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Midway, Georgia, enrolling 718 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Georgia median, within a few percentage points of the 14.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 54.1% lands close to the Georgia typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 718 students, its enrollment sits close to the Georgia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 434 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #221.
Its student body is led by White (40%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 359 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Liberty County also operates Bradwell Institute (1,900 students) and Liberty County High School (1,192 students) alongside Liberty Elementary 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 Elementary School compares
Liberty Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.1% | ▼ 11% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 718 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
718
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Georgia - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$12,299
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 359 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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 40.1%
African American 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 40.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.0, Liberty Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty County, which includes Liberty Elementary School.
$12,299
Per student
-11%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 53.5%
Federal 19.3%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Institute | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Button Gwinnett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snelson-Golden Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis Frasier Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,192
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 30.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 828
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~718 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary School
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has 718 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midway, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 2% higher than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Elementary School?
54.1% of students at Liberty Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Elementary School is White at 40.1% of enrollment, in Midway, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
Is Liberty Elementary School a good school?
Liberty Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. 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 Liberty County?
Besides Liberty Elementary School, Liberty County also operates Bradwell Institute (1,900 students), Liberty County High School (1,192 students), and Button Gwinnett Elementary School (1,162 students). See the Liberty County district page for the complete list.
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