- Enrollment
- 2,645
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vero Beach, FL
Liberty Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120093003866
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Magnet School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Vero Beach · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- small classes for Florida
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Magnet School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Magnet School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Vero Beach, FL.
School address
District: Indian River · Florida
NCES ID 120093003866 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Liberty Magnet School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 120093003866 · Vero Beach, FL Elementary · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 14.7:1 · 39.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Vero Beach High School (2,645 students)
Liberty Magnet School held near 539 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Liberty Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vero Beach Hig
Vero Beach High School
2,645 students
- Sebastian Rive
Sebastian River High School
1,777 students
- Storm Grove Mi 904
Storm Grove Middle School
904 students
- Imagine at Sou 892
Imagine at South Vero
892 students
- Sebastian Rive 775
Sebastian River Middle School
775 students
- This school 560
Liberty Magnet School
560 students
What this shows Liberty Magnet School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Magnet School compares
Liberty Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▼ 23% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 30% in Florida - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,843
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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 560 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
African American 13.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Liberty Magnet School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indian River reports $11,843 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vero Beach High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Storm Grove Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Imagine at South Vero | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sebastian River Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 904
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Magnet School
How many students attend Liberty Magnet School?
Liberty Magnet School has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vero Beach, FL. CCD year-over-year: 552 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Magnet School is 14.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 6% 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 Magnet School?
39.9% of students at Liberty Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Magnet School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Vero Beach, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Magnet School?
Liberty Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Magnet School rank among elementary schools in Vero Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Magnet School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Vero Beach, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vero Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian River?
Besides Liberty Magnet School, Indian River also operates Vero Beach High School (2,645 students), Sebastian River High School (1,777 students), and Storm Grove Middle School (904 students). See the Indian River district page for the complete list.