Serving 430 students in grades 3-5, 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 42% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (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
Student Attention
School Overview
Liberty Elementary School's student population of 430 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.68, 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
#1169 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
26%
13%
Black
5%
7%
White
49%
72%
Hawaiian
13%
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 #1169 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
430 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Liberty Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Ottumwa Comm School District.
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