- Enrollment
- 1,327
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Mishawaka, IN
Liberty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180684001285
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Mishawaka · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- students per teacher
- 74.1%
- 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 #3 of 7 elementary schools in Mishawaka, IN.
School address
District: School City of Mishawaka · Indiana
NCES ID 180684001285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Liberty Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 180684001285 · Mishawaka, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 16.5:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Mishawaka High School (1,327 students)
Liberty Elementary School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.8 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
- Mishawaka High
Mishawaka High School
1,327 students
- John J Young M
John J Young Middle School
709 students
- Lasalle Elemen 519
Lasalle Elementary School
519 students
- Beiger Element 504
Beiger Elementary School
504 students
- This school 446
Liberty Elementary School
446 students
- Emmons Element 422
Emmons Elementary School
422 students
What this shows Liberty Elementary School reports 446 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 | 16.5:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 50% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Indiana - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$11,614
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
African American 21.3%
Two or More 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Liberty Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for School City of Mishawaka reports $11,614 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mishawaka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John J Young Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lasalle Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beiger Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmons Elementary School | Similar size | 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
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Mishawaka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Walt Disney Elementary School
Standard public school
512 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Emmons Elementary School
Standard public school
422 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow's Edge Elementary School
Standard public school
382 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Fred J Hums Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Twin Branch Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Battell Elementary School
Standard public school
291 students 14.6:1 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 (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary School
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has 446 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Mishawaka, IN. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 16.5:1, which is 4% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Elementary School?
74.1% 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 55.2% of enrollment, in Mishawaka, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Mishawaka?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Mishawaka, 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 Mishawaka on the city page.
What other schools are in School City of Mishawaka?
Besides Liberty Elementary School, School City of Mishawaka also operates Mishawaka High School (1,327 students), John J Young Middle School (709 students), and Lasalle Elementary School (519 students). See the School City of Mishawaka district page for the complete list.