Liberty Elementary School

251 North Hillcrest Street
Liberty, SC 29657
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 443 students in grades 3-5, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the South Carolina state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50% in SC
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Liberty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:

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School Overview

Liberty Elementary School's student population of 443 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Liberty Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,095 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (SC)
#604 out of 1095 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
39%
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37%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
8%
12%
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Black
3%
32%
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White
84%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Elementary School is ranked #604 out of 1,095 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Liberty Elementary School often compared to?
Liberty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Of The Arts, Liberty Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% SC state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% SC state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
443 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Liberty Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
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 South Carolina 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 Pickens 01 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 443 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education

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