Liberty Oaks Elementary

Q: Is Liberty Oaks Elementary a good school?

Liberty Oaks Elementary ranks 393 rd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Liberty Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, serving 522 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Liberty 53 school district, which is ranked 86 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Liberty Oaks has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 41.76% non-white students in 2022-2023. The school has generally performed well on state assessments, with 5th-grade students outperforming the district and state averages in mathematics and science. However, the school's performance in English Language Arts and 3rd-grade mathematics has been below the district and state averages in recent years, and its overall ranking among Missouri elementary schools has declined from the top 25% to the middle 50%. Liberty Oaks also has a higher percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (31.03%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Shoal Creek Elementary and Epic Elementary.

The higher per-student spending at Liberty Oaks (from $10,351 in 2018-2019 to $12,786 in 2021-2022) does not appear to be directly translating into higher academic performance across all grade levels and subject areas. This suggests that the school may need to focus on effective resource allocation and targeted instructional strategies, in addition to addressing the needs of its diverse student population and those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

8150 N Farley Ave
Kansas City, MO 64158-7621

(816) 736-5600

District: Liberty 53

SchoolDigger Rank:
393^rd of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,786

Students who attend Liberty Oaks Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Discovery Middle School
High:	Liberty High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 522

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.2%

Hispanic:

13.4%

African American:

12.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Liberty Oaks Elementary ranks better than 56.2% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks 8^th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.18. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Student population at Liberty Oaks Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.2%), Hispanic (13.4%), African American (12.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty Oaks Elementary is 13.9, which is the 5^th best among 11 elementary schools in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)

Compare Liberty Oaks Elementary employs 37.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Oaks Elementary is $12,786, which is the 4^th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Liberty 53 School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Liberty Oaks Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Oaks Elementary 393^rd of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Liberty Oaks Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Liberty 53:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty 53 86^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Liberty Oaks Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Liberty Oaks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2007	87.75	54^th	1080	95.0%
2008	81.20	119^th	1084	89.0%
2009	83.62	116^th	1053	89.0%
2010	82.09	132^nd	1066	87.6%
2011	74.74	212^th	1088	80.5%
2012	77.08	172^nd	1085	84.1%
2013	74.61	214^th	1108	80.7%
2014	77.69	178^th	1089	83.7%
2015	78.70	188^th	1058	82.2%
2016	72.73	225^th	865	74.0%
2017	77.80	188^th	1032	81.8%
2018	73.98	236^th	1045	77.4%
2019	73.59	224^th	1052	78.7%
2021	70.38	240^th	901	73.4%
2022	59.15	371^st	908	59.1%
2023	56.18	393^rd	898	56.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Liberty Oaks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	51.24	428^th	887	51.7%
2019	61.70	272^nd	907	70.0%
2021	34.06	387^th	574	32.6%
2022	28.76	410^th	532	22.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Liberty Oaks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	77.66	11^th	120	90.8%

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Rank History for White students at Liberty Oaks Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	72.97	198^th	898	78.0%
2019	74.16	188^th	917	79.5%
2021	76.74	130^th	691	81.2%
2022	52.00	314^th	675	53.5%
2023	51.02	317^th	673	52.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Liberty Oaks Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	457	33	5	18	0	n/a	n/a	513
2007	468	38	6	22	0	n/a	n/a	534
2008	468	46	6	31	1	n/a	n/a	552
2009	494	59	9	34	1	n/a	n/a	597
2010	475	39	9	32	1	n/a	n/a	556
2011	466	36	12	32	6	1	1	554
2012	466	32	12	36	7	1	16	570
2013	448	33	16	32	7	1	19	556
2014	465	36	16	34	6	1	31	589
2015	418	37	21	38	6	3	28	551
2016	405	47	18	42	4	2	27	545
2017	374	40	20	54	3	0	30	521
2018	359	35	21	57	0	0	41	513
2019	339	53	23	59	0	0	45	519
2020	317	53	23	58	0	0	54	505
2021	309	52	24	57	0	1	53	496
2022	300	64	32	66	0	4	57	523
2023	304	63	27	70	0	7	51	522

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 Oaks Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	513	32.2	15.9	7.4
2007	534	31.1	17.2	9.2
2008	552	36.2	15.2	10
2009	597	38.2	15.6	13.9
2010	556	37.8	14.6	14.4
2011	554	35.9	15.4	14.1
2012	570	35.2	16.1	15.1
2013	556	34.9	15.8	16.2
2014	589	38.0	15.4	19.2
2015	551	35.0	15.7	20
2016	545	33.0	16.5	21.1
2017	521	33.6	15.5	26.3
2018	513	35.5	14.4	22.2
2019	519	35.1	14.7	22
2020	505	34.7	14.5	28.3
2021	496	35.4	13.9	23.8
2022	523	38.4	13.6	22.2
2023	522	37.3	13.9	31

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 Oaks Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	513	32.2	15.9	7.4
2007	534	31.1	17.2	9.2
2008	552	36.2	15.2	10
2009	597	38.2	15.6	13.9
2010	556	37.8	14.6	14.4
2011	554	35.9	15.4	14.1
2012	570	35.2	16.1	15.1
2013	556	34.9	15.8	16.2
2014	589	38.0	15.4	19.2
2015	551	35.0	15.7	20
2016	545	33.0	16.5	21.1
2017	521	33.6	15.5	26.3
2018	513	35.5	14.4	22.2
2019	519	35.1	14.7	22
2020	505	34.7	14.5	28.3
2021	496	35.4	13.9	23.8
2022	523	38.4	13.6	22.2
2023	522	37.3	13.9	31

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty Oaks Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$06 (0.1%)	$10,345 (99.9%)	$10,351
2020	$15 (0.1%)	$11,315 (99.9%)	$11,330
2021	$302 (2.4%)	$12,045 (97.6%)	$12,347
2022	$251 (2.0%)	$12,535 (98.0%)	$12,786

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Oaks Elementary

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 224^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 393^rd of 898 Elementary schools	22.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Liberty Oaks Elementary)	78.4	28.6	49.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)	53.2	42.6	10.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Oaks Elementary)	79.7	31.4	48.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)	62.5	49.7	12.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Oaks Elementary)	49.3	38.1	11.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)	57.3	54	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Oaks Elementary)	58.9	51.4	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)	63.6	56.4	7.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	49.3	45.9	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Oaks Elementary)	52.4	54.2	1.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)	48.1	51.1	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Liberty Oaks Elementary)	47.7	47	0.7%
5th Grade Science (Liberty 53)	56	48.5	7.5%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Oaks Elementary)	52.4	50	2.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)	64.5	56.7	7.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	519	522	0.6%
African American	53	63	18.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	23	27	17.4%
Hispanic	59	70	18.6%
Pacific Islander	0	7
White	339	304	10.3%
Two or More Races	45	51	13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22%	31%	9.1%

Schools Near Liberty Oaks Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Liberty Oaks Elementary	Public	K-5	8150 N Farley Ave	Kansas City	64158	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5600	522	37	13.9	31.0%	304 (58.2%)	63 (12.1%)	70 (13.4%)	27 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)	51 (9.8%)	56.2	393^rd of 898 public elementary schools	56.2%		59.2	371^st of 908 public elementary schools	59.1%	22	28.6	38.1	54.2	47.0	31.4	51.4	50.0	$12,786	$251	$12,535
Shoal Creek Elementary	Public	K-5	9000 NE Flintlock Rd	Kansas City	64157	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-7150	883	55	16.1	8.3%	715 (81.0%)	33 (3.7%)	50 (5.7%)	24 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (6.8%)	91.9	49^th of 898 public elementary schools	94.5%		89.9	62^nd of 908 public elementary schools	93.2%	13	64.6	75.2	76.9	55.2	65.2	74.6		$10,887	$258	$10,629
Epic Elementary	Public	K-5	650 Conistor Lane	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5730	290	19	15.1	7.2%	244 (84.1%)	5 (1.7%)	9 (3.1%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.6%)	97.9	9^th of 898 public elementary schools	99.0%		99.3	4^th of 908 public elementary schools	99.6%	5	81.2	72.9	78.7	89.3			89.4	$11,568	$370	$11,197
Alexander Doniphan Elementary	Public	K-5	1900 Clay Dr	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5400	360	34	10.5	24.7%	290 (80.6%)	9 (2.5%)	28 (7.8%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.2%)	70	241^st of 898 public elementary schools	73.2%		80.5	147^th of 908 public elementary schools	83.8%	94	37.2	66.1	55.0	45.0	49.2		50.0	$14,888	$174	$14,714
Lewis And Clark Elementary	Public	K-5	1407 Nashua Rd	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5430	558	37	15.0	15.4%	456 (81.7%)	19 (3.4%)	29 (5.2%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (8.1%)	74.1	199^th of 898 public elementary schools	77.8%		89.7	65^th of 908 public elementary schools	92.8%	134	26.9	69.1	69.6	67.0	40.4			$11,171	$317	$10,854
Ridgeview Elementary	Public	K-5	701 Thornton	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 736-5450	355	35	10.2	45.6%	251 (70.7%)	32 (9.0%)	35 (9.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (9.0%)	35.5	605^th of 898 public elementary schools	32.6%		18.8	751^st of 908 public elementary schools	17.3%	146	44.1	34.4	18.5	16.7	45.6	31.2	26.0	$14,850	$413	$14,437
Manor Hill Elementary	Public	K-5	1400 Skyline Dr	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	Yes	(816) 736-5460	327	33	10.0	44.6%	201 (61.5%)	39 (11.9%)	52 (15.9%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.2%)	44.7	513^th of 898 public elementary schools	42.9%		42.5	531^st of 908 public elementary schools	41.5%	18	18.8	36.6	26.2		35.8	49.3	54.1	$15,975	$1,048	$14,927
Franklin Elementary	Public	K-5	201 W Mill	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5440	245	17	14.2	38.0%	184 (75.1%)	13 (5.3%)	25 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.6%)	58.1	372^nd of 898 public elementary schools	58.6%		76.5	185^th of 908 public elementary schools	79.6%	187	25.5	47.8	45.7	50.0	38.3	47.8	54.3	$12,714	$390	$12,323
Warren Hills Elementary	Public	K-5	1251 Camille St	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5630	603	41	14.8	20.4%	418 (69.3%)	51 (8.5%)	62 (10.3%)	28 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.3%)	63.3	318^th of 898 public elementary schools	64.6%		72.8	213^th of 908 public elementary schools	76.5%	105	42.8	47.0	35.1	43.6	54.2	45.1	59.8	$11,164	$63	$11,101
Kellybrook Elementary School	Public	K-5	10701 N Eastern Avenue	Kansas City	64157	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5700	522	34	15.4	28.0%	382 (73.2%)	38 (7.3%)	53 (10.2%)	12 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.9%)	51.1	445^th of 898 public elementary schools	50.4%		57.1	388^th of 908 public elementary schools	57.3%	57	27.3	45.5	37.7	36.5	40.9	49.5	44.8	$10,890	$289	$10,601

Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty Oaks Elementary

How many students attend Liberty Oaks Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 522 students attended Liberty Oaks Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Liberty Oaks Elementary?

Students at Liberty Oaks Elementary are 58% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Is Liberty Oaks Elementary a good school?

Liberty Oaks Elementary ranks 393^rd of 898 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Liberty Oaks Elementary attend?

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

Middle : Discovery Middle School
High : Liberty High

What district is Liberty Oaks Elementary in?

Liberty 53

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