Serving 806 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 806 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Math Proficiency: 70%
- Reading Proficiency: 65%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty Elementary School's student population of 806 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
806 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)65%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
5%
12%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Liberty Elementary School often compared to?
Liberty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Annandale Elementary School, Foley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
806 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Liberty Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Big Lake Public School District.
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