Liberty Elementary

Summary:

Liberty Elementary is a public elementary school located in South Riding, Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 866 students. The school is part of the Loudoun County Public Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Liberty Elementary consistently outperforms the Loudoun County Public Schools district and the state of Virginia in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 89.55% of 3rd graders at Liberty Elementary were proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics, compared to 78.75% for the district and 70.11% for the state. The school has also maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 15-20% of Virginia elementary schools over the past decade. In the 2023-2024 school year, Liberty Elementary ranked 148th out of 1,114 Virginia elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One unique characteristic of Liberty Elementary is its significantly higher percentage of Asian students (48.73%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 22.19% to 55.47% Asian students. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, such as ranking 5th out of 1,101 Virginia elementary schools for male students and 12th out of 306 for English Language Learner students in the 2023-2024 school year. While Liberty Elementary outperforms the district and state, nearby schools like Goshen Post Elementary and Little River Elementary also demonstrate strong academic performance and statewide rankings, indicating a high-quality educational landscape in the South Riding area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 25491 Riding Center Drive
       South Riding, VA  20152


(703) 957-4370

District: Loudoun County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
148th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,550 Help


Students who attend Liberty Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Mercer Middle
High:    John Champe High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  866

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
48.7%
White:
29.3%
African American:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Liberty Elementary ranks better than 86.7% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 15th among 59 ranked elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.3. (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 Liberty Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Loudoun County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Elementary is $11,550. 55 elementary schools in the Loudoun County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Liberty Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Elementary 148th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Liberty Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Loudoun County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Loudoun County Public Schools 24th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Liberty Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Liberty Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 77.19 145th 1113 87.0%
2011 78.56 146th 1117 86.9%
2012 82.35 98th 1117 91.2%
2013 83.42 102nd 1120 90.9%
2014 82.21 124th 1110 88.8%
2015 80.76 146th 1100 86.7%
2016 79.26 162nd 1096 85.2%
2017 74.66 231st 1099 79.0%
2018 76.68 199th 1097 81.9%
2019 75.76 229th 1105 79.3%
2021 86.88 125th 1103 88.7%
2022 84.25 147th 1109 86.7%
2023 79.82 211th 1114 81.1%
2024 83.30 148th 1114 86.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Liberty Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.00 69th 245 71.8%
2024 62.10 101st 247 59.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Liberty Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.50 71st 300 76.3%
2024 90.92 12th 306 96.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Liberty Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.76 206th 1036 80.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Liberty Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.48 257th 1100 76.6%
2024 78.47 207th 1098 81.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Liberty Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.60 248th 324 23.5%
2024 63.79 127th 355 64.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Liberty Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.22 155th 1093 85.8%
2024 85.37 97th 1101 91.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Liberty Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.97 93rd 230 59.6%
2024 68.45 77th 238 67.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Liberty Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.55 46th 579 92.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Liberty Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.66 120th 564 78.7%
2024 68.03 179th 580 69.1%
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Rank History for White students at Liberty Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.35 586th 984 40.4%
2024 53.00 520th 979 46.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department 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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 8, 2016

Open Quote Great school. I would recommend this school. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, February 21, 2015

Open Quote It's a very well organized, well funded elementary school in a nice neighborhood. The parent involvement is very high with near 100% PTA enrollment. While our primary teachers have been very good, we especially enjoy the specials teachers; Physical Ed, Music, Art, Computers, as well. The Music program is outstanding, Art projects have been lovely and the PE program has really focused on health and solidly building athletic skills in children with team activities and encouragement. We're really impressed with this school. Close Quote


by a parent on FaceBook
Saturday, June 4, 2011

Open Quote Amazing principal. Superb teachers. They work in teams amazingly well. They have very high standards. It's very welcoming there. Close Quote


by a teacher
Saturday, December 12, 2009

Open Quote It's a joy to work in this school! Our administrators, staff, and parents are really coming together as a team to make this into one of the best schools in the county. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Liberty Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 292 67 321 47 5 n/a n/a 26 758
2010 358 73 373 53 5 n/a n/a 37 899
2011 368 53 410 62 3 2 29 0 927
2012 391 63 460 75 1 1 34 0 1025
2013 434 61 471 91 1 1 38 0 1097
2014 435 59 499 94 7 1 41 0 1136
2015 363 50 433 78 3 1 52 0 980
2016 361 54 458 78 5 0 47 0 1003
2017 378 65 490 77 4 0 49 0 1063
2018 370 79 481 72 7 3 51 0 1063
2019 359 75 473 66 7 2 53 0 1035
2020 351 70 484 91 7 2 51 0 1056
2021 300 63 447 83 9 2 52 0 956
2022 270 69 431 72 10 2 49 0 903
2023 254 69 422 55 7 2 57 0 866

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 758 39.0 19.4 7.7
2010 899 43.5 20.6 9.2
2011 927 41.7 22.1 9.3
2012 1025 44.2 23.1 10.9
2013 1097 44.1 24.8 10
2014 1136 49.2 23.0 11.3
2015 980 46.0 21.3 9
2016 1003 49.0 20.4 10.4
2017 1063 50.8 20.9 11.4
2018 1063 53.8 19.7 10.9
2019 1035 51.5 20.0 8.5
2020 1056 58.6 17.9 9.6
2021 956 52.0 18.3 n/a
2022 903 52.3 17.2 11.2
2023 866 59.7 14.4 13.5

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 758 39.0 19.4 7.7
2010 899 43.5 20.6 9.2
2011 927 41.7 22.1 9.3
2012 1025 44.2 23.1 10.9
2013 1097 44.1 24.8 10
2014 1136 49.2 23.0 11.3
2015 980 46.0 21.3 9
2016 1003 49.0 20.4 10.4
2017 1063 50.8 20.9 11.4
2018 1063 53.8 19.7 10.9
2019 1035 51.5 20.0 8.5
2020 1056 58.6 17.9 9.6
2021 956 52.0 18.3 n/a
2022 903 52.3 17.2 11.2
2023 866 59.7 14.4 13.5

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $47 (0.5%) $9,985 (99.5%) $10,032
2020 $85 (0.8%) $10,475 (99.2%) $10,561
2021 $313 (2.7%) $11,237 (97.3%) $11,550

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 229th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 211th of 1114 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Liberty Elementary)9086.6
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8777.1
 9.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Liberty Elementary)7989.2
 10.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)7673.8
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Elementary)9078.2
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8879.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Liberty Elementary)8379.3
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8180.9
 0.1%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Elementary)9090.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Loudoun County Public Schools)8878.6
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Liberty Elementary)9182.3
 8.7%
   5th Grade Science (Loudoun County Public Schools)8573.3
 11.7%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Liberty Elementary)8884.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Reading (Loudoun County Public Schools)8479.6
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1035866
 16.3%
African American7569
 8%
American Indian77
Asian473422
 10.8%
Hispanic6655
 16.7%
Pacific Islander22
White359254
 29.2%
Two or More Races5357
 7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.5%13.5%
 5%


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Students who attend Liberty Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mercer Middle
High : John Champe High

Liberty Elementary ranks 148th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Liberty Elementary are 49% Asian, 29% White, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 866 students attended Liberty Elementary.


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

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