Liberty Elementary School

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Liberty Elementary School ranks 1000 th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Liberty Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades K-6 in the Southern Tioga School District in Pennsylvania. With just 174 students, the school has a very low student-teacher ratio of 9.6, significantly lower than nearby schools in the district.

While Liberty Elementary has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with over 53% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, its academic performance on standardized tests is mixed compared to the district and state averages. The school's statewide ranking has declined over the past decade, and it lags behind the state in most grade levels and subjects. Interestingly, the school's student population is overwhelmingly White, at 97.7%, which is not reflective of the broader state demographics.

When compared to other nearby schools, Liberty Elementary generally performs on par or slightly below in terms of academic achievement. For example, Warren L. Miller Elementary School outperforms Liberty Elementary in both math and English Language Arts proficiency rates. Despite the school's small size, low student-teacher ratio, and higher per-student spending, these factors do not appear to be translating into improved educational outcomes for the students.

Detail:

Public K-6

8622 Route 414
Liberty, PA 16930-9703

(570) 324-2521

District: Southern Tioga School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1000^th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,382

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 174

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Liberty Elementary School ranks worse than 65.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Southern Tioga School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.29. (See more...)

Student Body

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...)

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

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...)

Compare Liberty Elementary School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 2023 Rankings:

Liberty Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Elementary School 1000^th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Liberty Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Southern Tioga School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southern Tioga School District 432^nd of 606 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
2003	43.51	843^rd	1302	35.3%
2004	59.86	610^th	1308	53.4%
2005	59.21	643^rd	1299	50.5%
2006	56.87	788^th	1545	49.0%
2007	62.46	682^nd	1555	56.1%
2008	54.22	891^st	1551	42.6%
2009	66.14	581^st	1549	62.5%
2010	69.83	504^th	1579	68.1%
2011	59.82	794^th	1597	50.3%
2012	64.50	713^th	1599	55.4%
2013	62.73	705^th	1519	53.6%
2014	62.73	675^th	1467	54.0%
2015	43.86	958^th	1474	35.0%
2016	45.90	989^th	1554	36.4%
2017	48.00	954^th	1547	38.3%
2018	50.69	903^rd	1530	41.0%
2019	61.33	699^th	1544	54.7%
2021	39.92	970^th	1433	32.3%
2022	46.84	943^rd	1534	38.5%
2023	41.29	1000^th	1534	34.8%

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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	899^th	1414	36.4%

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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	1044^th	1236	15.5%

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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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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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	Total
1988	261	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	263
1989	272	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	272
1990	245	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	246
1991	243	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	244
1992	297	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	302
1993	320	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	326
1994	285	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	287
1995	304	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	307
1996	304	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	307
1997	294	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	298
1998	304	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	310
1999	297	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	300
2000	279	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	282
2001	261	2	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	269
2002	244	9	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
2003	244	9	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
2004	238	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	244
2005	247	4	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	252
2006	253	4	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	259
2007	267	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	273
2008	256	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	261
2009	246	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	251
2010	232	1	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	236
2011	257	3	0	6	1	0	0	267
2012	240	4	1	5	0	0	0	250
2013	223	3	1	3	0	0	2	232
2014	193	1	1	2	0	0	0	197
2015	229	2	1	6	0	0	0	238
2016	209	2	1	4	0	0	0	216
2017	213	2	0	3	0	0	0	218
2018	204	3	0	1	0	0	3	211
2019	199	2	0	4	0	0	3	208
2020	192	2	0	4	0	0	5	203
2021	162	2	0	2	0	0	4	170
2022	163	0	0	0	0	0	3	166
2023	170	0	0	0	0	0	4	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 699^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 1000^th 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)	60	45	15%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)	76	50	26%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Liberty Elementary School)	47.6	25.9	21.7%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Liberty Elementary School)	95.2	62.9	32.3%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)	71.4	33.3	38.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Liberty Elementary School)	51.3	21.1	30.2%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)	56.4	47.4	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
6th Grade Math (Liberty Elementary School)	35.7	36.6	0.9%
6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	39	36.4	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)	64.3	70	5.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63	55.6	7.4%
All Grades Math (Liberty Elementary School)	48.7	32.3	16.4%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Liberty Elementary School)	95.2	62.9	32.3%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Liberty Elementary School)	65.5	51	14.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	208	174	16.3%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	199	170	14.6%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.7%	53.4%	4.2%

Schools Near Liberty Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA 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	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Liberty Elementary School	Public	K-6	8622 Route 414	Liberty	16930	Tioga County	Southern Tioga School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 324-2521	174	18	9.6	53.4%	170 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	41.3	1000^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.8%		46.8	943^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	38.5%	57	45.0	25.9	21.1	36.6	32.3	62.9	62.9	50.0	33.3	47.4	70.0	51.0	$18,382	$3,399	$14,983
Blossburg Elementary School	Public	K-6	133 Hannibal St	Blossburg	16912	Tioga County	Southern Tioga School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 638-2146	234	19	12.3	60.3%	220 (94.0%)	4 (1.7%)	6 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	26.4	1157^th of 1534 public elementary schools	24.6%		31.8	1103^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	28.1%	54	33.3	20.6	39.5	19.5	28.1	43.8	43.8	29.2	21.9	51.3	41.7	37.4	$17,602	$1,894	$15,708
Canton Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	545 E Main St	Canton	17724	Bradford County	Canton Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 673-5196	442	34	12.9	100.0%	405 (91.6%)	5 (1.1%)	17 (3.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.3%)	56.6	764^th of 1534 public elementary schools	50.2%		57.2	748^th of 1534 public elementary schools	51.2%	16	55.7	47.5	50.9	39.0	48.5	81.9	81.9	51.4	45.9	50.9	59.4	51.8	$15,144	$3,151	$11,993
Don Gill Elementary School	Public	2-4	10 Sherman St	Wellsboro	16901	Tioga County	Wellsboro Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 724-1811	318	25	12.9	55.3%	293 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.7%)	62.5	646^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.9%		55.5	785^th of 1534 public elementary schools	48.8%	139	55.9	49.5			52.7	83.9	83.9	64.7	52.4			58.5	$13,715	$1,887	$11,828
Charlotte Lappla Elementary School	Public	K-1	32 Meade St	Wellsboro	16901	Tioga County	Wellsboro Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 724-1941	183	19	9.8	49.2%	168 (91.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)								(n/a)													$18,936	$2,398	$16,538
Warren L Miller Elementary School	Public	K-6	Dorsett Drive	Mansfield	16933	Tioga County	Southern Tioga School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 662-2192	533	46	11.5	60.0%	498 (93.4%)	11 (2.1%)	14 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.7%)	42.3	984^th of 1534 public elementary schools	35.9%		44.9	969^th of 1534 public elementary schools	36.8%	15	46.8	41.1	38.4	22.2	37.3	73.5	73.5	38.1	45.6	61.5	44.4	47.0	$15,182	$1,408	$13,775
Hepburn-Lycoming Primary School	Public	K-3	355 Route 973 East	Cogan Station	17728	Lycoming County	Williamsport Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 601-1112	407	30	13.4	66.1%	308 (75.7%)	27 (6.6%)	18 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (13.0%)								(n/a)	56.4				56.4			50.0				50.0	$16,728	$1,496	$15,232
Loyalsock Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	3790 Route 87 Highway	Montoursville	17754	Lycoming County	Montoursville Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(570) 435-0446	223	18	12.1	35.4%	212 (95.1%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	58.5	731^st of 1534 public elementary schools	52.3%		61.8	648^th of 1534 public elementary schools	57.8%	83	56.3	42.5			49.5	76.6	76.6	58.3	61.7			60.0	$19,426	$1,347	$18,079

Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Liberty Elementary School?

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

What district is Liberty Elementary School in?

Southern Tioga School District

How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 174 students attended Liberty Elementary School.

Is Liberty Elementary School a good school?

Liberty Elementary School ranks 1000^th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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