- Enrollment
- 630
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Liberty, KY
Liberty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210105000208
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 60.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Liberty, KY.
School address
District: Casey County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210105000208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Liberty Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 210105000208 · Liberty, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 15.4:1 · 60.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Casey County High School (630 students)
Liberty Elementary School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.9 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Liberty Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Casey County H
Casey County High School
630 students
- Casey County M
Casey County Middle School
497 students
- Walnut Hill El
Walnut Hill Elementary School
371 students
- This school
Liberty Elementary School
369 students
- Jones Park Ele
Jones Park Elementary
312 students
What this shows Liberty Elementary School reports 369 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 Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.4% | ▲ 2% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 55% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$14,250
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.5, Liberty Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Casey County reports $14,250 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casey County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Casey County Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hill Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jones Park Elementary | 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
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Liberty
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary School
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is a public school in Liberty, KY. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 15.4:1, which is 1% higher than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Elementary School?
60.4% of students at Liberty Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Elementary School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Liberty, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Liberty, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Liberty on the city page.
What other schools are in Casey County?
Besides Liberty Elementary School, Casey County also operates Casey County High School (630 students), Casey County Middle School (497 students), and Walnut Hill Elementary School (371 students). See the Casey County district page for the complete list.