Liberty Elementary School

Summary:

Liberty Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 346 students in grades K-5 in Liberty, Indiana, which is part of the Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic performance, but has a higher chronic absenteeism rate and a significantly higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools.

Liberty Elementary School's academic performance is particularly strong, with 58.96% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 54.91% proficient or better in math, compared to the district averages of 43.52% and 39.69%, respectively. This suggests the school is effectively supporting student learning and achievement. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 16.7% is higher than the state average, which could be an area for improvement.

Compared to nearby schools, Liberty Elementary School's student population is notably less diverse, with 94.8% of students being white. This is in contrast to schools in the Centerville-Abington and Fayette County districts, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Liberty Elementary School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (54.62%) than the state average and nearby schools. While the school's academic performance is strong, these demographic differences may be an interesting area to explore further.


Detail:

Public K-5

 501 Eaton St
       Liberty, IN  47353


(765) 458-5521

District: Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
256th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,490 Help


Students who attend Liberty Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Union County Middle School
High:    Union County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.8%
Two or more races:
2.3%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Liberty Elementary School ranks better than 74.7% of elementary schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.8%), two or more races (2.3%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 14.2. (See more...)
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Compare Liberty Elementary School employs 24.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Elementary School is $9,490.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District 155th of 381 Indiana 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 IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 72.69 212th 959 77.9%
2006 71.98 227th 961 76.4%
2007 84.64 86th 985 91.3%
2008 73.76 208th 996 79.1%
2009 59.10 467th 1003 53.4%
2010 64.94 377th 1009 62.6%
2011 65.78 370th 1025 63.9%
2012 66.01 353rd 1015 65.2%
2013 69.36 316th 1035 69.5%
2014 68.75 328th 1036 68.3%
2015 73.60 239th 1040 77.0%
2016 71.94 269th 1046 74.3%
2017 76.53 207th 1033 80.0%
2018 81.72 145th 1027 85.9%
2019 58.78 442nd 1031 57.1%
2021 56.83 453rd 1016 55.4%
2022 65.42 357th 1020 65.0%
2023 78.91 195th 1016 80.8%
2024 73.69 256th 1010 74.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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
1988 507 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 510
1989 494 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1990 520 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1991 508 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1992 460 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1993 432 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1994 438 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1995 430 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 10 443
1996 430 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 10 443
1997 429 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 13 443
1998 485 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1999 494 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 497
2000 497 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 499
2001 491 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 486 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 486 0 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 507 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 512
2005 512 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2006 512 0 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 519
2007 498 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 14 519
2008 486 2 3 3 1 n/a n/a 11 506
2009 490 2 3 4 1 n/a n/a 11 511
2010 469 1 3 3 2 n/a n/a 9 487
2011 462 2 5 4 2 2 7 0 484
2012 444 3 3 2 5 2 6 0 465
2013 380 3 1 7 2 1 4 0 398
2014 349 2 1 9 3 1 4 0 369
2015 330 0 1 5 2 1 3 0 342
2016 325 0 1 7 3 0 4 0 340
2017 331 0 1 5 1 0 7 0 345
2018 311 0 1 5 2 0 12 0 331
2019 299 0 0 6 2 0 10 0 317
2020 300 0 0 4 1 0 9 0 314
2021 300 2 0 3 1 0 10 0 316
2022 325 1 0 2 1 0 14 0 343
2023 328 4 0 5 1 0 8 0 346

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
1988 510 26.0 19.6 18.4
1989 496 25.9 19.1 19.2
1990 521 24.3 21.4 12.3
1991 511 24.3 21.0 21.5
1992 465 24.6 18.9 24.5
1993 434 24.7 17.6 22.8
1994 443 24.8 17.9 25.1
1995 443 25.5 17.4 22.2
1996 443 25.5 17.4 22.2
1997 443 25.8 17.2 65.1
1998 487 27.6 17.6 21.1
1999 497 27.8 17.9 27
2000 499 30.4 16.4 28.9
2001 494 28.0 17.6 32
2002 489 31.7 15.4 33.5
2003 489 31.7 15.4 33.5
2004 512 33.7 15.2 34.2
2005 514 33.7 15.3 33.3
2006 519 32.1 16.2 31
2007 519 n/a n/a 34.5
2008 506 28.3 17.9 39.2
2009 511 29.8 17.1 43
2010 487 31.8 15.2 47.7
2011 484 35.5 13.6 47.9
2012 465 34.0 13.6 48.6
2013 398 24.0 16.5 53
2014 369 23.0 16.0 57.2
2015 342 22.0 15.5 52
2016 340 21.0 16.1 49.4
2017 345 22.0 15.6 51.3
2018 331 22.0 15.0 56.8
2019 317 17.0 18.6 52.4
2020 314 18.0 17.4 55.7
2021 316 21.0 15.0 58.9
2022 343 22.0 15.5 47.8
2023 346 24.3 14.2 54.6

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
1988 510 26.0 19.6 18.4
1989 496 25.9 19.1 19.2
1990 521 24.3 21.4 12.3
1991 511 24.3 21.0 21.5
1992 465 24.6 18.9 24.5
1993 434 24.7 17.6 22.8
1994 443 24.8 17.9 25.1
1995 443 25.5 17.4 22.2
1996 443 25.5 17.4 22.2
1997 443 25.8 17.2 65.1
1998 487 27.6 17.6 21.1
1999 497 27.8 17.9 27
2000 499 30.4 16.4 28.9
2001 494 28.0 17.6 32
2002 489 31.7 15.4 33.5
2003 489 31.7 15.4 33.5
2004 512 33.7 15.2 34.2
2005 514 33.7 15.3 33.3
2006 519 32.1 16.2 31
2007 519 n/a n/a 34.5
2008 506 28.3 17.9 39.2
2009 511 29.8 17.1 43
2010 487 31.8 15.2 47.7
2011 484 35.5 13.6 47.9
2012 465 34.0 13.6 48.6
2013 398 24.0 16.5 53
2014 369 23.0 16.0 57.2
2015 342 22.0 15.5 52
2016 340 21.0 16.1 49.4
2017 345 22.0 15.6 51.3
2018 331 22.0 15.0 56.8
2019 317 17.0 18.6 52.4
2020 314 18.0 17.4 55.7
2021 316 21.0 15.0 58.9
2022 343 22.0 15.5 47.8
2023 346 24.3 14.2 54.6

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)
2019 $685 (7.2%) $8,884 (92.8%) $9,569
2020 $653 (6.8%) $8,886 (93.2%) $9,539
2021 $1,138 (11.1%) $9,114 (88.9%) $10,252
2022 $1,144 (12.1%) $8,346 (87.9%) $9,490

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 442nd of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 195th of 1016 Elementary schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)32.645.6
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)38.147.5
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Liberty Elementary School)58.768.4
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)48.863.6
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)53.766
 12.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)59.657.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Liberty Elementary School)57.450.9
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)62.952.6
 10.3%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Liberty Elementary School)57.458.5
 1.1%
   4th Grade Science (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)59.651.6
 8%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)6057.5
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)5438.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.540.2
 7.3%
5th Grade Math (Liberty Elementary School)4455.3
 11.3%
   5th Grade Math (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)42.537.7
 4.8%
   5th Grade Math (Indiana)47.841.1
 6.7%
5th Grade Social Studies (Liberty Elementary School)4446.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Union County/Clg Corner Joint School District)44.837.7
 7.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Indiana)4639.1
 6.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students317346
 9.1%
African American04
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic65
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White299328
 9.7%
Two or More Races108
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.4%54.6%
 2.3%


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

Middle : Union County Middle School
High : Union County High School

Liberty Elementary School ranks 256th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Liberty Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Liberty Elementary School.


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

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