- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Powell, OH
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 390451304156
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 55
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 smaller than 70% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Powell, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Liberty Elementary School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 390451304156 · Powell, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 15.2:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students)
Liberty Elementary School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Liberty Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Thomas Worthin
Thomas Worthington High School
1,712 students
- Worthington Ki
Worthington Kilbourne High School
1,623 students
- Worthingway Mi 640
Worthingway Middle School
640 students
- Mccord Middle 636
Mccord Middle School
636 students
- Worthington Es 555
Worthington Estates Elementary School
555 students
- This school 425
Liberty Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Liberty Elementary School reports 425 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 24% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 30% in Ohio - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,189
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Two or More 11.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 4.0%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Liberty Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Worthington City reports $15,189 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Worthington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Worthington Kilbourne High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthingway Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccord Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Worthington Estates Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 1,623
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Powell
1 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 (~425 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary School
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Powell, OH. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 15.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 3% 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?
24.1% 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 71.1% of enrollment, in Powell, OH.
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 public schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Powell, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Powell on the city page.
What other schools are in Worthington City?
Besides Liberty Elementary School, Worthington City also operates Thomas Worthington High School (1,712 students), Worthington Kilbourne High School (1,623 students), and Worthingway Middle School (640 students). See the Worthington City district page for the complete list.