- Enrollment
- 1,937
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chesterton, IN
Liberty Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180280000336
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Intermediate School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Chesterton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.5:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 92% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Chesterton, IN.
School address
District: Duneland School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180280000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Liberty Intermediate School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 180280000336 · Chesterton, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 20.5:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Chesterton Senior High School (1,937 students)
Liberty Intermediate School held near 354 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.9 → 23.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Liberty Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chesterton Sen
Chesterton Senior High School
1,937 students
- Liberty Elemen 491
Liberty Elementary School
491 students
- This school 452
Liberty Intermediate School
452 students
- Chesterton Mid 423
Chesterton Middle School
423 students
- Westchester In 404
Westchester Intermediate School
404 students
- Bailly Element 374
Bailly Elementary School
374 students
What this shows Liberty Intermediate School reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Intermediate School compares
Liberty Intermediate School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 54% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 92% in Indiana - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
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 452 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Liberty Intermediate School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Duneland School Corporation reports $13,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesterton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chesterton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westchester Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bailly Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 374
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Chesterton
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
491 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Westchester Intermediate School
Standard public school
404 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Bailly Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Brummitt Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Intermediate School
How many students attend Liberty Intermediate School?
Liberty Intermediate School has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chesterton, IN. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 354 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Intermediate School is 20.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Intermediate School?
22.8% of students at Liberty Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Intermediate School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Chesterton, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Intermediate School?
Liberty Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Intermediate School rank among elementary schools in Chesterton?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Intermediate School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Chesterton, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chesterton on the city page.
What other schools are in Duneland School Corporation?
Besides Liberty Intermediate School, Duneland School Corporation also operates Chesterton Senior High School (1,937 students), Liberty Elementary School (491 students), and Chesterton Middle School (423 students). See the Duneland School Corporation district page for the complete list.