- Enrollment
- 1,937
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterton, IN
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 180280000335
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 60
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 Indiana median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Chesterton · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Chesterton, IN.
School address
District: Duneland School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180280000335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Liberty Elementary School grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 180280000335 · Chesterton, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
491 enr · 16.4:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Chesterton Senior High School (1,937 students)
Liberty Elementary School grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+6.9%). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Liberty Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chesterton Sen
Chesterton Senior High School
1,937 students
- This school 491
Liberty Elementary School
491 students
- Liberty Interm 452
Liberty Intermediate School
452 students
- Chesterton Mid 423
Chesterton Middle School
423 students
- Westchester In 404
Westchester Intermediate School
404 students
- Bailly Element 374
Bailly Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Liberty Elementary School reports 491 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 491 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
491
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 63% in Indiana - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 491 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Liberty Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duneland School Corporation reports $13,779 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chesterton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westchester Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bailly Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Chesterton
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Intermediate School
Standard public school
452 students 20.5:1 students per teacher
Westchester Intermediate School
Standard public school
404 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Bailly Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Brummitt Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 15.8:1 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 (~491 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary School
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has 491 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 16.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Elementary School?
29.8% of students at Liberty Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Elementary School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Chesterton, IN.
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, 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 Chesterton?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Chesterton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chesterton on the city page.
What other schools are in Duneland School Corporation?
Besides Liberty Elementary School, Duneland School Corporation also operates Chesterton Senior High School (1,937 students), Liberty Intermediate School (452 students), and Chesterton Middle School (423 students). See the Duneland School Corporation district page for the complete list.