- Enrollment
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Powell, OH
Liberty Tree Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Tree Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390467605386
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Tree Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Powell · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 2.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Tree Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Tree Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Powell, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Liberty Tree Elementary School shrank from 751 students in 2022-23 to 668 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-83 students YoY 390467605386 · Powell, OH Other · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 23.5:1 · 2.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Orange High School (1,936 students)
Liberty Tree Elementary School shrank from 751 students in 2022-23 to 668 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 32.0 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Liberty Tree Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Orange High Sc
Orange High School
1,936 students
- Olentangy Libe
Olentangy Liberty High School
1,847 students
- Olentangy Berl
Olentangy Berlin High School
1,823 students
- Olentangy High
Olentangy High School
1,760 students
- Olentangy Oran
Olentangy Orange Middle School
1,056 students
- This school 727
Liberty Tree Elementary School
727 students
What this shows Liberty Tree Elementary School reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Tree Elementary School compares
Liberty Tree Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.7% | ▼ 91% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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 727 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Asian 31.2%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Liberty Tree Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Olentangy Local reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Tree Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Berlin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olentangy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olentangy Orange Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Tree Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,823
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,760
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Powell
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Wyandot Run Elementary School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Indian Springs Elementary
Standard public school
721 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Scioto Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
642 students 20.7:1 students per teacher
Tyler Run Elementary School
Standard public school
606 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Sutter Park Preschool
Standard public school
321 students 17.8:1 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 (~727 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Tree Elementary School
How many students attend Liberty Tree Elementary School?
Liberty Tree Elementary School has 727 students enrolled. It is a public school in Powell, OH. CCD year-over-year: 751 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), down 83.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Tree Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Tree Elementary School is 23.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Tree Elementary School?
2.7% of students at Liberty Tree Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Tree Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Tree Elementary School is White at 52.8% of enrollment, in Powell, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Tree Elementary School?
Liberty Tree Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Tree Elementary School rank among schools in Powell?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Tree Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 schools in Powell, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Powell on the city page.
What other schools are in Olentangy Local?
Besides Liberty Tree Elementary School, Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students), Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students), and Olentangy Berlin High School (1,823 students). See the Olentangy Local district page for the complete list.