Liberty Elementary School

2585 Liberty Rd
Lexington, KY 40509
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 722 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky 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% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 722 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Liberty Elementary School's student population of 722 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
722 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

Liberty Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#466 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Liberty Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
8%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
9%
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Black
21%
11%
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White
48%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Liberty Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Liberty Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Elementary School is ranked #466 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Liberty Elementary School often compared to?
Liberty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Garrett Morgan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
722 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Liberty Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Liberty Elementary School located?
Liberty Elementary School is located in the Hamburg Area neighborhood of Lexington, KY. There are 4 other public schools located in Hamburg Area.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 722 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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