Liberty Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
238 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(13-14)
55-59%
42%
(13-14)
55-59%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

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Black
2%
4%

Showing 2006–2025. View full 36-year historical data

White
95%
87%

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Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
5%
0.10

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Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%

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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% WV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
238 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Liberty Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
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 West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Hancock County Schools.

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