Enrollment
727
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
2.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-91% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty Tree Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty Tree Elementary School
Liberty Tree Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Powell, Ohio, enrolling 727 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.5:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 29% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 2.7% free-meal eligibility runs 91% below the Ohio average.
Enrollment of 727 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 295 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #248, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 727 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Powell's public schools, it stands alongside Wyandot Run Elementary School (733 students): Liberty Tree Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.5:1 vs 20.9:1).
Olentangy Local also operates Orange High School (1,936 students) and Olentangy Liberty High School (1,847 students) alongside Liberty Tree Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Liberty Tree Elementary School compares
Liberty Tree Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,879
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Olentangy Local, which includes Liberty Tree Elementary School.
$13,879
Per student
-5%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.6%
State 9.9%
Federal 8.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,936
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~727 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Liberty Tree Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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