Serving 446 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 446 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Liberty Elementary School serves the northwest part of Mishawaka, IN, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty Elementary School's student population of 446 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
446 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Rankings
Liberty Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1411 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Black
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
White
55%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Elementary School is ranked #1411 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Liberty Elementary School often compared to?
Liberty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Twin Branch Elementary School, Battell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
446 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Liberty Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Hispanic.
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 Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of School City Of Mishawaka School District.
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