- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Braintree, MA
Liberty
Federal NCES profile for Liberty, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250294000368
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Braintree · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 367
- students enrolled
Liberty has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Braintree, MA.
School address
District: Braintree · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250294000368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-62 students YoY
Liberty shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-16.7%).
Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-62 students YoY 250294000368 · Braintree, MA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Braintree High (1,694 students)
Liberty shrank from 371 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (-16.7%). Teacher FTE held 28.2 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Liberty in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Braintree High
Braintree High
1,694 students
- East Middle Sc
East Middle School
999 students
- South Middle S 635
South Middle School
635 students
- This school 367
Liberty
367 students
- Hollis 365
Hollis
365 students
- Highlands 350
Highlands
350 students
What this shows Liberty reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty compares
Liberty is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
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
$19,384
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
Asian 32.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Liberty is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Braintree reports $19,384 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braintree High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hollis | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highlands | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 999
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Braintree
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
East Middle School
Standard public school
999 students 13:1 students per teacher
Hollis
Standard public school
365 students 14:1 students per teacher
Highlands
Standard public school
350 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Archie T Morrison
Standard public school
327 students 10.5:1 students per teacher
Mary E Flaherty School
Standard public school
290 students 11.2:1 students per teacher
Monatiquot Kindergarten Center
Standard public school
200 students 14.3:1 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty
How many students attend Liberty?
Liberty has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Braintree, MA. CCD year-over-year: 371 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), down 62.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty is 13.1:1, which is 7% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty?
The largest demographic group at Liberty is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Braintree, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty?
Liberty has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 rank among elementary schools in Braintree?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Braintree, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Braintree on the city page.
What other schools are in Braintree?
Besides Liberty, Braintree also operates Braintree High (1,694 students), East Middle School (999 students), and South Middle School (635 students). See the Braintree district page for the complete list.