- Enrollment
- 1,862
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Liberty, SC
Liberty Primary
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450333001565
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Primary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Primary has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Liberty, SC.
School address
District: Pickens 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450333001565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Liberty Primary held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 450333001565 · Liberty, SC Other · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 15.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Easley High (1,862 students)
Liberty Primary held near 610 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.1 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Liberty Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Easley High
Easley High
1,862 students
- Pickens High
Pickens High
1,226 students
- D. W. Daniel H
D. W. Daniel High
1,222 students
- Richard H. Get
Richard H. Gettys Middle
1,217 students
- R. C. Edwards
R. C. Edwards Middle
835 students
- This school 637
Liberty Primary
637 students
What this shows Liberty Primary reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Primary compares
Liberty Primary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 35% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% above the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 66% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$11,485
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Carolina avg of $15,911
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 637 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.6, Liberty Primary is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
District finance for Pickens 01 reports $11,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickens High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| D. W. Daniel High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard H. Gettys Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R. C. Edwards Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,222
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,217
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Primary
How many students attend Liberty Primary?
Liberty Primary has 637 students enrolled. It is a public school in Liberty, SC. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 610 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Primary is 15.2:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Primary?
100.0% of students at Liberty Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Primary?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Primary is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Liberty, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Primary?
Liberty Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Liberty, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Pickens 01?
Besides Liberty Primary, Pickens 01 also operates Easley High (1,862 students), Pickens High (1,226 students), and D. W. Daniel High (1,222 students). See the Pickens 01 district page for the complete list.