Liberty Elementary School

Summary:

Liberty Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 174 students in grades K-6 in the Southern Tioga School District in Pennsylvania. The school has consistently received a 2-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger, with its statewide rank fluctuating between 675 out of 1,467 Pennsylvania elementary schools in 2013-2014 and 1,000 out of 1,534 in 2022-2023.

Liberty Elementary School's academic performance is a concern, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rate in PSSA Math for all grades was 32.6%, compared to the state average of 40.4% and the district average of 31.3%. The school's performance is particularly low in 6th grade Math, with only 15.8% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 37.3%. Additionally, the school's performance is significantly lower for certain student subgroups, such as male students and white students, compared to the state averages.

While Liberty Elementary School has seen an increase in per-student spending over the past few years, from $13,538 in 2019-2020 to $18,382 in 2021-2022, this has not translated into improved academic performance. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.3 to 9.7 over the past few years, suggests that the school may have the resources to provide more individualized attention to students, but this has not led to higher achievement. Interestingly, some nearby schools in other districts, such as Loyalsock Valley Elementary School and Don Gill Elementary School, have significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates well above the state averages.


Detail:

Public K-6

 8622 Route 414
       Liberty, PA  16930-9703


(570) 324-2521

District: Southern Tioga School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
987th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,382 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  174

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.7%
Two or more races:
2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Liberty Elementary School ranks worse than 64.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Southern Tioga School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Liberty Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Southern Tioga School District. Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Southern Tioga School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 9.6, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Southern Tioga School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Elementary School is $18,382, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Southern Tioga School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Liberty Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Elementary School 987th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Liberty Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Southern Tioga School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Tioga School District 405th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Liberty Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Liberty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 43.51 843rd 1302 35.3%
2004 59.86 610th 1308 53.4%
2005 59.21 643rd 1299 50.5%
2006 56.87 788th 1545 49.0%
2007 62.46 682nd 1555 56.1%
2008 54.22 891st 1551 42.6%
2009 66.14 581st 1549 62.5%
2010 69.83 504th 1579 68.1%
2011 59.82 794th 1597 50.3%
2012 64.50 713th 1599 55.4%
2013 62.73 705th 1519 53.6%
2014 62.73 675th 1467 54.0%
2015 43.86 958th 1474 35.0%
2016 45.90 989th 1554 36.4%
2017 48.00 954th 1547 38.3%
2018 50.69 903rd 1530 41.0%
2019 61.33 699th 1544 54.7%
2021 39.92 970th 1433 32.3%
2022 46.84 943rd 1534 38.5%
2023 41.29 1000th 1534 34.8%
2024 42.28 987th 1526 35.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Liberty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.08 899th 1414 36.4%
2024 27.86 1094th 1432 23.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Liberty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.14 924th 1488 37.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Liberty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 20.70 1190th 1495 20.4%
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Rank History for White students at Liberty Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.95 1044th 1236 15.5%
2024 21.33 1052nd 1229 14.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of 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.

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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 261 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1989 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1990 245 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1991 243 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 297 2 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1993 320 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1994 285 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1995 304 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1996 304 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1997 294 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1998 304 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1999 297 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2000 279 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2001 261 2 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2002 244 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2003 244 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2004 238 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2005 247 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 252
2006 253 4 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 259
2007 267 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2008 256 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2009 246 2 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 251
2010 232 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 236
2011 257 3 0 6 1 0 0 0 267
2012 240 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 250
2013 223 3 1 3 0 0 2 0 232
2014 193 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 197
2015 229 2 1 6 0 0 0 0 238
2016 209 2 1 4 0 0 0 0 216
2017 213 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 218
2018 204 3 0 1 0 0 3 0 211
2019 199 2 0 4 0 0 3 0 208
2020 192 2 0 4 0 0 5 0 203
2021 162 2 0 2 0 0 4 0 170
2022 163 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 166
2023 170 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 174

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 263 18.0 14.6 n/a
1989 272 17.0 16.0 n/a
1990 246 16.5 14.9 0
1991 244 16.6 14.6 n/a
1992 302 16.6 18.1 n/a
1993 326 18.0 18.1 n/a
1994 287 20.5 14.0 n/a
1995 307 20.0 15.4 n/a
1996 307 20.0 15.4 n/a
1997 298 18.0 16.6 n/a
1998 310 18.0 17.2 n/a
1999 300 18.0 16.7 n/a
2000 282 18.0 15.7 38.7
2001 269 18.0 14.9 33.1
2002 255 18.8 13.6 33.7
2003 255 18.8 13.6 33.7
2004 244 18.9 12.9 38.1
2005 252 19.3 13.1 34.1
2006 259 18.6 13.9 38.2
2007 273 17.5 15.6 42.1
2008 261 18.4 14.2 46.7
2009 251 19.3 13.0 46.6
2010 236 18.3 12.8 45.3
2011 267 19.3 13.7 49.1
2012 250 17.8 14.0 39.2
2013 232 18.3 12.6 41.8
2014 197 17.3 11.3 43.1
2015 238 17.0 14.0 42
2016 216 19.0 11.3 45.4
2017 218 16.4 13.2 40.4
2018 211 16.4 12.8 47.9
2019 208 15.5 13.4 57.7
2020 203 15.7 12.9 55.7
2021 170 17.4 9.7 54.1
2022 166 22.4 7.3 54.8
2023 174 18.0 9.6 53.4

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 263 18.0 14.6 n/a
1989 272 17.0 16.0 n/a
1990 246 16.5 14.9 0
1991 244 16.6 14.6 n/a
1992 302 16.6 18.1 n/a
1993 326 18.0 18.1 n/a
1994 287 20.5 14.0 n/a
1995 307 20.0 15.4 n/a
1996 307 20.0 15.4 n/a
1997 298 18.0 16.6 n/a
1998 310 18.0 17.2 n/a
1999 300 18.0 16.7 n/a
2000 282 18.0 15.7 38.7
2001 269 18.0 14.9 33.1
2002 255 18.8 13.6 33.7
2003 255 18.8 13.6 33.7
2004 244 18.9 12.9 38.1
2005 252 19.3 13.1 34.1
2006 259 18.6 13.9 38.2
2007 273 17.5 15.6 42.1
2008 261 18.4 14.2 46.7
2009 251 19.3 13.0 46.6
2010 236 18.3 12.8 45.3
2011 267 19.3 13.7 49.1
2012 250 17.8 14.0 39.2
2013 232 18.3 12.6 41.8
2014 197 17.3 11.3 43.1
2015 238 17.0 14.0 42
2016 216 19.0 11.3 45.4
2017 218 16.4 13.2 40.4
2018 211 16.4 12.8 47.9
2019 208 15.5 13.4 57.7
2020 203 15.7 12.9 55.7
2021 170 17.4 9.7 54.1
2022 166 22.4 7.3 54.8
2023 174 18.0 9.6 53.4

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 $1,508 (10.3%) $13,170 (89.7%) $14,678
2020 $400 (3.0%) $13,138 (97.0%) $13,538
2021 $1,605 (9.9%) $14,617 (90.1%) $16,222
2022 $3,399 (18.5%) $14,983 (81.5%) $18,382

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 699th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1000th of 1534 Elementary schools
 19.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Liberty Elementary School)6045
 15%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)7650
 26%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Liberty Elementary School)47.625.9
 21.7%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Liberty Elementary School)95.262.9
 32.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)71.433.3
 38.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Liberty Elementary School)51.321.1
 30.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)56.447.4
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Liberty Elementary School)35.736.6
 0.9%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)64.370
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
All Grades Math (Liberty Elementary School)48.732.3
 16.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Liberty Elementary School)95.262.9
 32.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)65.551
 14.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students208174
 16.3%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic40
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White199170
 14.6%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.7%53.4%
 4.2%


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Students at Liberty Elementary School are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

Liberty Elementary School ranks 987th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 174 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 Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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