Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in ND
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liberty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Liberty Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Liberty Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#81 out of 461 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
11%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
1%
6%
Black
1%
5%
White
89%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 461 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What schools are Liberty Elementary School often compared to?
Liberty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
496 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Liberty Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Bismarck 1 School District.
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