Serving 645 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 645 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Liberty Elementary School's student population of 645 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
645 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Liberty Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1007 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
48%
13%
Black
12%
7%
White
13%
72%
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Elementary School is ranked #1007 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
645 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Liberty Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Sioux City Comm School District.
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