- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Liberty, IN
North Liberty School
Federal NCES profile for North Liberty School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180912002210
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Liberty School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 474
- students enrolled
North Liberty School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: John Glenn School Corporation · Indiana
NCES ID 180912002210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
North Liberty School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 180912002210 · North Liberty, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 15.8:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (629 students)
North Liberty School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
North Liberty School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
629 students
- Walkerton Elem
Walkerton Elementary School
589 students
- This school
North Liberty School
474 students
- Harold C Urey
Harold C Urey Middle School
301 students
What this shows North Liberty School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Liberty School compares
North Liberty 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▼ 22% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Indiana - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$10,952
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
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 474 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, North Liberty School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for John Glenn School Corporation reports $10,952 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Liberty School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walkerton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harold C Urey Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Liberty School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Liberty School
How many students attend North Liberty School?
North Liberty School has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Liberty, IN. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Liberty School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Liberty School is 15.8:1, which is 1% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher 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 North Liberty School?
38.6% of students at North Liberty School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Liberty School?
The largest demographic group at North Liberty School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in North Liberty, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Liberty School?
North Liberty School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in John Glenn School Corporation?
Besides North Liberty School, John Glenn School Corporation also operates John Glenn High School (629 students), Walkerton Elementary School (589 students), and Harold C Urey Middle School (301 students). See the John Glenn School Corporation district page for the complete list.