- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vestavia Hills, AL
Liberty Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010343001425
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Park Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Alabama schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Vestavia Hills · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 3.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Park Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Park Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Vestavia Hills, AL.
School address
District: Vestavia Hills City · Alabama
NCES ID 010343001425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Liberty Park Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 010343001425 · Vestavia Hills, AL Other · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 14.8:1 · 3.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Vestavia Hills High School (1,625 students)
Liberty Park Elementary held near 559 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Liberty Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills High School
1,625 students
- Pizitz Middle
Pizitz Middle School
1,131 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary
771 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
691 students
- Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
657 students
- This school 546
Liberty Park Elementary
546 students
What this shows Liberty Park Elementary reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Park Elementary compares
Liberty Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.4% | ▼ 94% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 15% in Alabama - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,810
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Asian 5.9%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Liberty Park Elementary is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vestavia Hills City reports $14,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestavia Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pizitz Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,131
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar other schools in Vestavia Hills
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
East Elementary
Standard public school
771 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
West Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
Standard public school
657 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Vestavia Hills Elementary Cahaba Heights
Standard public school
451 students 15:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Park Elementary
How many students attend Liberty Park Elementary?
Liberty Park Elementary has 546 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vestavia Hills, AL. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 559 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Park Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 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 Park Elementary?
3.4% of students at Liberty Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Park Elementary is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Vestavia Hills, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Park Elementary?
Liberty Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Park Elementary rank among schools in Vestavia Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Park Elementary ranks #2 of 5 schools in Vestavia Hills, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vestavia Hills on the city page.
What other schools are in Vestavia Hills City?
Besides Liberty Park Elementary, Vestavia Hills City also operates Vestavia Hills High School (1,625 students), Pizitz Middle School (1,131 students), and East Elementary (771 students). See the Vestavia Hills City district page for the complete list.