- Enrollment
- 511
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, TN
Liberty Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470126001951
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elementary earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 435
- students enrolled
Liberty Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary ranks #3 of 11 schools in Franklin, TN.
School address
District: Franklin Ssd · Tennessee
NCES ID 470126001951 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Liberty Elementary shrank from 447 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 470126001951 · Franklin, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 11.4:1 · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Freedom Middle School (511 students)
Liberty Elementary shrank from 447 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 38.5 → 38.0 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
- Freedom Middle
Freedom Middle School
511 students
- Moore Elementa
Moore Elementary
496 students
- Freedom Interm
Freedom Intermediate
491 students
- This school
Liberty Elementary
435 students
- Poplar Grove K
Poplar Grove K-4
324 students
- Franklin Eleme
Franklin Elementary
318 students
What this shows Liberty Elementary reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Elementary compares
Liberty Elementary is a shrinking 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$18,909
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 53.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Liberty Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Ssd reports $18,909 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Freedom Intermediate | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Poplar Grove K-4 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar 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
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Trinity Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 16:1 students per teacher
Pearre Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
658 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Winstead Elementary School
Standard public school
567 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Elementary
Standard public school
560 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Oak View Elem School
Standard public school
517 students 14:1 students per teacher
Moore Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 12.4:1 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary
How many students attend Liberty Elementary?
Liberty Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, TN. CCD year-over-year: 447 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary is 11.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 27% 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 53.3% of enrollment, in Franklin, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elementary?
Liberty Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Elementary rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary ranks #3 of 11 schools in Franklin, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Ssd?
Besides Liberty Elementary, Franklin Ssd also operates Freedom Middle School (511 students), Moore Elementary (496 students), and Freedom Intermediate (491 students). See the Franklin Ssd district page for the complete list.