- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Liberty, NY
Liberty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 361722001538
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 61.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Liberty, NY.
School address
District: Liberty Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361722001538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Liberty Elementary School held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.6 → 61.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 361722001538 · Liberty, NY Other · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 10.7:1 · 61.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty High School (578 students)
Liberty Elementary School held near 683 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.6 → 61.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Liberty Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Liberty Elementary School
664 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
578 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
516 students
What this shows Liberty Elementary School reports 664 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 New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.9% | ▲ 10% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$28,371
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
White 29.5%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Liberty Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Liberty Central School District reports $28,371 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle 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
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary School
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has 664 students enrolled. It is a public school in Liberty, NY. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 683 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Elementary School?
61.9% of students at Liberty Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in Liberty, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 public schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Liberty, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Liberty Central School District?
Besides Liberty Elementary School, Liberty Central School District also operates Liberty High School (578 students) and Liberty Middle School (516 students). See the Liberty Central School District district page for the complete list.