Enrollment
817
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Canton, MI
Liberty Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262856008704
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Canton, MI.
School address
District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262856008704 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.1%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty Middle School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty Middle School
Liberty Middle School is a large elementary school in Canton, Michigan, enrolling 817 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.1% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 92% of state schools at 817 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 307 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #201.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 409 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Canton's elementary schools, it stands alongside South Canton Scholars Charter Academy (822 students): Liberty Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.9:1 vs 23.5:1).
Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students) and Salem High School (1,871 students) alongside Liberty Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Liberty Middle School compares
Liberty Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 61% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 817 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
817
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Michigan - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
$13,630
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 409 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 56.5%
African American 19.3%
Asian 15.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Liberty Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, which includes Liberty Middle School.
$13,630
Per student
+1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 55.4%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Liberty Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 731
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Canton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~817 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Liberty Middle School
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has 817 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Canton, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School is 19.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Middle School?
21.1% of students at Liberty Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Middle School is White at 56.5% of enrollment, in Canton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Middle School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Canton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canton on the city page.
Is Liberty Middle School a good school?
Liberty Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?
Besides Liberty Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students), Salem High School (1,871 students), and Plymouth High School (1,816 students). See the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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