- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hobart, IN
Liberty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180459000775
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Hobart · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hobart, IN.
School address
District: School City of Hobart · Indiana
NCES ID 180459000775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Liberty Elementary School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 180459000775 · Hobart, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 18.1:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hobart High School (1,320 students)
Liberty Elementary School held near 408 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.5 → 22.5 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
- Hobart High Sc
Hobart High School
1,320 students
- Hobart Middle
Hobart Middle School
905 students
- Veterans Eleme
Veterans Elementary School at Mundell
594 students
- Joan Martin El 497
Joan Martin Elementary School
497 students
- This school 398
Liberty Elementary School
398 students
- Early Learning 264
Early Learning Center-George Earle
264 students
What this shows Liberty Elementary School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Elementary School compares
Liberty Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Indiana - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,086
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.4%
African American 13.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.9, Liberty Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Hobart reports $12,086 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hobart Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Elementary School at Mundell | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joan Martin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Learning Center-George Earle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 905
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Hobart
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary School
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has 398 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hobart, IN. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Elementary School?
45.2% 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 54.0% of enrollment, in Hobart, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Hobart?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Hobart, 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 Hobart on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of Hobart?
Besides Liberty Elementary School, School City of Hobart also operates Hobart High School (1,320 students), Hobart Middle School (905 students), and Veterans Elementary School at Mundell (594 students). See the School City of Hobart district page for the complete list.