Serving 84 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Libertyville 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 was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
84 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-79%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-69%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Libertyville Elementary School?
84 students attend Libertyville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Libertyville Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Libertyville Elementary School?
Libertyville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Libertyville Elementary School offer ?
Libertyville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Libertyville Elementary School part of?
Libertyville Elementary School is part of Fairfield Community School District.
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