- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Liberty Township, OH
Liberty Junior School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Junior School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390461102439
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Junior School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Liberty Township · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 12.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Junior School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Junior School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Liberty Township, OH.
School address
District: Lakota Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461102439 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Liberty Junior School held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 390461102439 · Liberty Township, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
681 enr · 25.2:1 · 12.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakota West High School (2,968 students)
Liberty Junior School held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Liberty Junior School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakota West Hi
Lakota West High School
2,968 students
- Lakota East Hi
Lakota East High School
2,660 students
- Cherokee Eleme 791
Cherokee Elementary School
791 students
- Lakota Plains 745
Lakota Plains Junior School
745 students
- Endeavor Eleme 740
Endeavor Elementary School
740 students
- This school 681
Liberty Junior School
681 students
What this shows Liberty Junior School reports 681 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Junior School compares
Liberty Junior 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 | 25.2:1 | ▲ 38% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.9% | ▼ 59% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 681 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.2:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
681
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
25.2:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$12,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 681 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.6%
African American 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Liberty Junior School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakota Local reports $12,053 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Junior School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakota West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakota East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cherokee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakota Plains Junior School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Endeavor Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Junior School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,660
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Liberty Township
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~681 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Junior School
How many students attend Liberty Junior School?
Liberty Junior School has 681 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Liberty Township, OH. CCD year-over-year: 752 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Junior School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Junior School is 25.2:1, which is 38% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Junior School?
12.9% of students at Liberty Junior School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Junior School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Junior School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Liberty Township, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Junior School?
Liberty Junior School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Junior School rank among public schools in Liberty Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Junior School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Liberty Township, 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 Liberty Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakota Local?
Besides Liberty Junior School, Lakota Local also operates Lakota West High School (2,968 students), Lakota East High School (2,660 students), and Cherokee Elementary School (791 students). See the Lakota Local district page for the complete list.