- Enrollment
- 2,072
- Students per teacher
- 44.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woodbury, MN
Liberty Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273381003198
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Ridge Elementary earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 10
- elementary schools in Woodbury · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Woodbury, MN.
School address
District: South Washington County Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273381003198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Liberty Ridge Elementary held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 56.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 273381003198 · Woodbury, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 14.8:1 · 9.9% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: East Ridge High School (2,072 students)
Liberty Ridge Elementary held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 54.2 → 56.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Liberty Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Ridge Hig
East Ridge High School
2,072 students
- Park High Scho
Park High School
1,992 students
- Woodbury High
Woodbury High School
1,943 students
- Lake Middle Sc
Lake Middle School
1,165 students
- Woodbury Middl
Woodbury Middle School
1,160 students
- This school 801
Liberty Ridge Elementary
801 students
What this shows Liberty Ridge Elementary reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Ridge Elementary compares
Liberty Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 77% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 9% | - | - |
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.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
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
- 6% below state mean
Top 52% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.1%
Asian 19.5%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Liberty Ridge Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Washington County Schools reports $13,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodbury Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,992
- Students per teacher
- 36.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 43.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 53:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~801 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Liberty Ridge Elementary?
Liberty Ridge Elementary has 801 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woodbury, MN. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Ridge Elementary is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 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 Ridge Elementary?
9.9% of students at Liberty Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Ridge Elementary is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in Woodbury, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Ridge Elementary?
Liberty Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Ridge Elementary rank among elementary schools in Woodbury?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Ridge Elementary ranks #2 of 10 elementary schools in Woodbury, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Woodbury on the city page.
What other schools are in South Washington County Schools?
Besides Liberty Ridge Elementary, South Washington County Schools also operates East Ridge High School (2,072 students), Park High School (1,992 students), and Woodbury High School (1,943 students). See the South Washington County Schools district page for the complete list.