- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ottumwa, IA
Liberty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192211002185
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Ottumwa · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 54.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA.
School address
District: Ottumwa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192211002185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+334 students YoY
Liberty Elementary School grew from 430 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (+77.7%).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 55.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+334 students YoY 192211002185 · Ottumwa, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 17.6:1 · 54.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Ottumwa High School (910 students)
Liberty Elementary School grew from 430 students in 2022-23 to 764 in 2023-24 (+77.7%). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 55.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Liberty Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ottumwa High S
Ottumwa High School
910 students
- Evans Middle S
Evans Middle School
684 students
- This school
Liberty Elementary School
633 students
- Pickwick Early
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
560 students
- Wilson Element 335
Wilson Elementary School
335 students
- Douma Elementa 327
Douma Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Liberty Elementary School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Elementary School compares
Liberty Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.7% | ▲ 50% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Iowa - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$12,314
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.3%
African American 10.0%
Asian 3.6%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Liberty Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ottumwa Comm School District reports $12,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evans Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pickwick Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douma Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in Ottumwa
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
335 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Douma Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elementary School
Standard public school
250 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
James Elementary School
Standard public school
249 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
248 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary School
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has 633 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ottumwa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 764 (2023-24), up 334.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Elementary School?
54.7% of students at Liberty Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Elementary School is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Ottumwa, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 School rank among elementary schools in Ottumwa?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Ottumwa, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ottumwa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ottumwa Comm School District?
Besides Liberty Elementary School, Ottumwa Comm School District also operates Ottumwa High School (910 students), Evans Middle School (684 students), and Pickwick Early Childhood Center (560 students). See the Ottumwa Comm School District district page for the complete list.