Serving 116 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Liberal Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 116 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Liberal Elementary serves the entire district of Liberal, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 251.4 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 14.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberal Elementary School's student population of 116 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
116 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Liberal Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberal Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1159 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
n/a
15%
White
97%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberal Elementary School's ranking?
Liberal Elementary School is ranked #1159 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Liberal Elementary School?
116 students attend Liberal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Liberal Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberal Elementary School?
Liberal Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Liberal Elementary School offer ?
Liberal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberal Elementary School part of?
Liberal Elementary School is part of Liberal R-II School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
Liberal schools need to get the bullies under control there are kids that want to quit because of the bullying they need to do something about it they let it continue and if the kid stands up that kid that stands up gets in trouble
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