Enrollment
624
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Ridgeville, OH
Liberty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445301438
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in North Ridgeville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Elementary School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in North Ridgeville, OH.
School address
District: North Ridgeville City · Ohio
NCES ID 390445301438 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in North Ridgeville, Ohio, enrolling 624 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 23% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 624 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 646 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #528, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 624 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding North Ridgeville City spends $11,517 per pupil, 21% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among North Ridgeville's elementary schools, it stands alongside North Ridgeville Academic Center (1,855 students): Liberty Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 20.6:1).
North Ridgeville City also operates North Ridgeville Academic Center (1,855 students) and North Ridgeville High School (1,248 students) alongside Liberty Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Liberty Elementary School compares
Liberty Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 47% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 624 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
624
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,517
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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 624 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Liberty Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Ridgeville City, which includes Liberty Elementary School.
$11,517
Per student
-21%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.5%
State 27.1%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Liberty Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridgeville Academic Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Ridgeville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Ridgeville Early Childhood Learning Community | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranger High Tech Academy | Smaller | Lower 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
- 1,855
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,248
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 29.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in North Ridgeville
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~624 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary School
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has 624 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Ridgeville, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 22.3:1, which is 23% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Elementary School?
16.9% of students at Liberty Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in North Ridgeville, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Elementary School rank among elementary schools in North Ridgeville?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in North Ridgeville, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Ridgeville on the city page.
Is Liberty Elementary School a good school?
Liberty Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Ridgeville City?
Besides Liberty Elementary School, North Ridgeville City also operates North Ridgeville Academic Center (1,855 students), North Ridgeville High School (1,248 students), and North Ridgeville Early Childhood Learning Community (500 students). See the North Ridgeville City district page for the complete list.
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