Liberty Elementary School

500 Snell Rd
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(School attendance zone shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 631 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in TN
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : Liberty Elementary serves the southwest part of Shelbyville, TN, covering an area of approximately 178.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Liberty Elementary School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
631 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
45 teachers

Showing 2015–2024. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1977
School Calendar

School Rankings

Liberty Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
#943 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
34%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30%
37%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30%
40%
Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2007–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
18%
16%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓

Black
2%
20%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
73%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
6%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
27%
0.43

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
22%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Elementary School is ranked #943 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Liberty Elementary School often compared to?
Liberty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Christiana Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
631 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Liberty Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Bedford County School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : Liberty Elementary serves the southwest part of Shelbyville, TN, covering an area of approximately 178.6 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 12.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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