Liberty Elementary School

Summary:

Liberty Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Canton, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 986 students. The school is part of the Cherokee County School District, which is ranked 28th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Liberty Elementary has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating strong academic performance.

Liberty Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in Milestones Assessment scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, Liberty Elementary's 5th-grade students achieved 65.8% proficiency in ELA, 67.9% in Math, and 58.7% in Science, significantly higher than the state averages of 48.2%, 41%, and 41.7%, respectively. The school's 3rd and 4th-grade students also demonstrate strong performance, with ELA and Math proficiency rates often exceeding the county and state levels. Additionally, Liberty Elementary has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 26.64% to 31.85% over the past few years, lower than nearby schools like Woodstock Elementary (36.33%) and Johnston Elementary (36.23%).

While Liberty Elementary outperforms the state averages, it is not the highest-performing school in the immediate vicinity. For example, Bascomb Elementary has a higher statewide ranking and outperforms Liberty Elementary in several Milestones Assessment areas, particularly in 3rd and 4th-grade ELA and Math. This suggests that Liberty Elementary may have room for improvement to reach the level of excellence demonstrated by some of its neighboring schools. However, Liberty Elementary's consistent academic excellence and commitment to student success make it a valuable asset to the Cherokee County School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 10500 Bells Ferry Rd
       Canton, GA  30114


(770) 704-1300

District: Cherokee County

SchoolDigger Rank:
303rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Liberty Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Freedom Middle School
High:    Cherokee High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  986

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.4%
Hispanic:
17.6%
African American:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.8% Help


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Compare Details Liberty Elementary School ranks better than 75.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.08. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Liberty Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cherokee County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cherokee County 28th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Liberty Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.91 154th 1101 86.0%
2007 80.89 160th 1125 85.8%
2008 79.19 173rd 1134 84.7%
2009 82.68 138th 1133 87.8%
2010 84.41 115th 1183 90.3%
2011 82.10 164th 1212 86.5%
2012 82.66 134th 1201 88.8%
2013 80.65 185th 1225 84.9%
2014 80.59 170th 1231 86.2%
2015 72.24 289th 1240 76.7%
2016 75.49 263rd 1233 78.7%
2017 82.99 181st 1205 85.0%
2018 83.72 181st 1209 85.0%
2019 85.08 169th 1234 86.3%
2021 83.45 189th 1214 84.4%
2022 80.49 235th 1244 81.1%
2023 76.59 268th 1242 78.4%
2024 73.08 303rd 1248 75.7%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, April 14, 2011

Open Quote The expectations for students far exceeds what I thought should be offered to students. It is a gold mine. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Open Quote This school is awful. My Son attended this school for 1st and second grade both teachers lacked patience just like the staff in the front office all the way up to the principle. Its a joke. We moved away from this school as fast as we could. If you can send you child to Sixes its a much better school and right around the corner. My son is going into third grade in a new school ( Cobb) starting on Thursday the 5th and we STILL HAVE not received our records that we requested over a month ago. A visit to the office today just confirmed the lazy and rude Staff at this school. I mean when you walk in and the lazy records worker is over 50 easily and wearing a birthday crown? I know its an elementary school but that is for the kids not the staff. Her excuse, I just haven't had the time. But you had time to hairspray that crown into your hair didn't you. Pathetic school because of the staff Good school ranking because the area it is in has great parents that do the staffs job in teaching the children. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Liberty Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 526 19 8 33 4 n/a n/a 0 590
2003 526 19 8 33 4 n/a n/a 0 590
2004 757 56 13 71 4 n/a n/a 0 901
2005 951 77 23 97 8 n/a n/a 23 1179
2006 913 89 26 105 4 n/a n/a 33 1170
2007 1107 124 27 125 4 n/a n/a 44 1431
2008 1240 131 31 134 3 n/a n/a 58 1597
2009 994 122 34 113 2 n/a n/a 67 1332
2010 1044 138 38 147 3 4 52 0 1426
2011 1048 124 39 149 0 3 50 0 1413
2012 1020 125 31 140 0 3 42 0 1361
2013 1035 119 26 138 1 3 37 0 1359
2014 984 114 26 137 0 3 40 0 1304
2015 941 107 22 158 0 2 44 0 1274
2016 907 106 26 167 0 0 50 0 1256
2017 865 119 23 166 2 0 55 0 1230
2018 847 123 20 179 0 0 56 0 1225
2019 769 106 19 170 1 0 53 0 1118
2020 701 106 22 174 0 0 63 0 1066
2021 642 101 19 171 0 0 73 0 1006
2022 649 104 18 178 0 0 80 0 1029
2023 605 112 14 174 0 0 81 0 986

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Liberty Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 590 31.2 18.9 17.3
2003 590 31.2 18.9 17.3
2004 901 57.1 15.8 21.5
2005 1179 69.9 16.9 19.6
2006 1170 75.9 15.4 18.3
2007 1431 88.7 16.1 17.9
2008 1597 101.9 15.7 16.4
2009 1332 84.5 15.8 19.1
2010 1426 80.0 17.8 19.8
2011 1413 75.8 18.6 23.1
2012 1361 69.4 19.6 22.8
2013 1359 68.0 19.9 23.9
2014 1304 66.6 19.5 22.7
2015 1274 68.0 18.7 22.5
2016 1256 73.0 17.2 23.3
2017 1230 72.9 16.8 23.5
2018 1225 71.0 17.2 25.7
2019 1118 71.0 15.7 24.6
2020 1066 68.0 15.6 27.4
2021 1006 67.6 14.8 26.6
2022 1029 69.0 14.9 n/a
2023 986 73.7 13.3 31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Liberty Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 590 31.2 18.9 17.3
2003 590 31.2 18.9 17.3
2004 901 57.1 15.8 21.5
2005 1179 69.9 16.9 19.6
2006 1170 75.9 15.4 18.3
2007 1431 88.7 16.1 17.9
2008 1597 101.9 15.7 16.4
2009 1332 84.5 15.8 19.1
2010 1426 80.0 17.8 19.8
2011 1413 75.8 18.6 23.1
2012 1361 69.4 19.6 22.8
2013 1359 68.0 19.9 23.9
2014 1304 66.6 19.5 22.7
2015 1274 68.0 18.7 22.5
2016 1256 73.0 17.2 23.3
2017 1230 72.9 16.8 23.5
2018 1225 71.0 17.2 25.7
2019 1118 71.0 15.7 24.6
2020 1066 68.0 15.6 27.4
2021 1006 67.6 14.8 26.6
2022 1029 69.0 14.9 n/a
2023 986 73.7 13.3 31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $242 (3.0%) $7,868 (97.0%) $8,109
2018 $239 (2.8%) $8,198 (97.2%) $8,437
2019 $289 (3.0%) $9,225 (97.0%) $9,514

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 169th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 268th of 1242 Elementary schools
 7.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)54.739.7
 15%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)49.948.3
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Liberty Elementary School)77.154.2
 22.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)68.658.8
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)56.952.2
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)50.447
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Elementary School)74.466.3
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)65.860
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)64.950.3
 14.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cherokee County)57.652.7
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Elementary School)70.250.3
 19.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cherokee County)56.854.1
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Liberty Elementary School)61.353.8
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Cherokee County)51.548.5
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1118986
 11.8%
African American106112
 5.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1914
 26.3%
Hispanic170174
 2.4%
Pacific Islander00
White769605
 21.3%
Two or More Races5381
 52.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.6%31.8%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 986 students attended Liberty Elementary School.

Students who attend Liberty Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Freedom Middle School
High : Cherokee High School

Students at Liberty Elementary School are 61% White, 18% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Liberty Elementary School ranks 303rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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