- Enrollment
- 2,166
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Riding, VA
Liberty Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510225002774
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in South Riding · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in South Riding, VA.
School address
District: Loudoun County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510225002774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Liberty Elementary held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 61.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 510225002774 · South Riding, VA Other · MID · TRAD
813 enr · 13.8:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Independence High (2,166 students)
Liberty Elementary held near 871 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 61.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Liberty Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Independence H
Independence High
2,166 students
- Lightridge Hig
Lightridge High
2,030 students
- Freedom High
Freedom High
1,885 students
- Briar Woods Hi
Briar Woods High
1,862 students
- John Champe Hi
John Champe High
1,851 students
- This school 813
Liberty Elementary
813 students
What this shows Liberty Elementary reports 813 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Elementary compares
Liberty Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 80% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 51% in Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
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
$19,934
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 48.7%
White 26.8%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 48.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Liberty Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Loudoun County Public Schools reports $19,934 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lightridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Briar Woods High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Champe High | Larger | Similar economic need | 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
- 2,030
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,851
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in South Riding
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~813 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary
How many students attend Liberty Elementary?
Liberty Elementary has 813 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Riding, VA. CCD year-over-year: 866 (2022-23) → 871 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary is 13.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 12% 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?
11.7% of students at Liberty Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Elementary is Asian at 48.7% of enrollment, in South Riding, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elementary?
Liberty Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 South Riding?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in South Riding, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Loudoun County Public Schools?
Besides Liberty Elementary, Loudoun County Public Schools also operates Independence High (2,166 students), Lightridge High (2,030 students), and Freedom High (1,885 students). See the Loudoun County Public Schools district page for the complete list.