- Enrollment
- 3,391
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Indianapolis, IN
Liberty Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181236001690
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Park Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #67 of 89
- elementary schools in Indianapolis · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Park Elementary School ranks #67 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN.
School address
District: Msd Warren Township · Indiana
NCES ID 181236001690 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Liberty Park Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 181236001690 · Indianapolis, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 14.8:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Warren Central High School (3,391 students)
Liberty Park Elementary School held near 453 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Liberty Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
3,391 students
- Creston Interm 1,106
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
1,106 students
- Raymond Park I 1,079
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
1,079 students
- Stonybrook Int 1,043
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
1,043 students
- Pleasant Run E 561
Pleasant Run Elementary School
561 students
- This school 443
Liberty Park Elementary School
443 students
What this shows Liberty Park Elementary School reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Park Elementary School compares
Liberty Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 40% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 52% | - | - |
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.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Indiana - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$14,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 48.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.4%
White 17.8%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Liberty Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Msd Warren Township reports $14,342 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Run Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,106
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,079
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in Indianapolis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lillie Idella Kitley Intermediate
Standard public school
1,365 students 21:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Intermediate School
Standard public school
1,300 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl
Standard public school
1,106 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,079 students 14:1 students per teacher
Stonybrook Intermediate & Middle
Standard public school
1,043 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Paramount Brookside
Standard public school
843 students 24.8:1 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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Park Elementary School
How many students attend Liberty Park Elementary School?
Liberty Park Elementary School has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 453 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Park Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 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 School?
69.2% of students at Liberty Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Park Elementary School is African American at 48.8% of enrollment, in Indianapolis, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Park Elementary School?
Liberty Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Park Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Indianapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Park Elementary School ranks #67 of 89 elementary schools in Indianapolis, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Indianapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Msd Warren Township?
Besides Liberty Park Elementary School, Msd Warren Township also operates Warren Central High School (3,391 students), Creston Intermediate & Middle Schl (1,106 students), and Raymond Park Intermediate & Middle (1,079 students). See the Msd Warren Township district page for the complete list.