- Enrollment
- 1,604
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shelbyville, TN
Liberty Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470018000042
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Shelbyville · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 631
- students enrolled
Liberty Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Shelbyville, TN.
School address
District: Bedford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470018000042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+55 students YoY
Liberty Elementary grew from 630 students in 2022-23 to 685 in 2023-24 (+8.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 44.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+55 students YoY 470018000042 · Shelbyville, TN Other · MID · TRAD
631 enr · 14:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Shelbyville Central High School (1,604 students)
Liberty Elementary grew from 630 students in 2022-23 to 685 in 2023-24 (+8.7%). Teacher FTE lost 45.4 → 44.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Liberty Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shelbyville Ce
Shelbyville Central High School
1,604 students
- Harris Middle
Harris Middle School
977 students
- Community Elem
Community Elementary School
650 students
- Learning Way E 638
Learning Way Elementary
638 students
- This school 631
Liberty Elementary
631 students
- Cascade Elemen 621
Cascade Elementary
621 students
What this shows Liberty Elementary reports 631 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Elementary compares
Liberty Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$9,873
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 631 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Liberty Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Bedford County reports $9,873 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harris Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Community Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Learning Way Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cascade Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 977
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Shelbyville
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Learning Way Elementary
Standard public school
638 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Thomas Magnet School
Standard public school
436 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Eakin Elementary
Standard public school
399 students 7.5:1 students per teacher
South Side Elementary
Standard public school
352 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
East Side Elementary
Standard public school
323 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~631 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary
How many students attend Liberty Elementary?
Liberty Elementary has 631 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shelbyville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 685 (2023-24), up 55.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Elementary is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Shelbyville, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elementary?
Liberty Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 rank among schools in Shelbyville?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary ranks #6 of 6 schools in Shelbyville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shelbyville on the city page.
What other schools are in Bedford County?
Besides Liberty Elementary, Bedford County also operates Shelbyville Central High School (1,604 students), Harris Middle School (977 students), and Community Elementary School (650 students). See the Bedford County district page for the complete list.