Liberty Elementary School

17901 205th Ave N W
Big Lake, MN 55309
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 744 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 70%
  • : 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Liberty Elementary School's student population of 744 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
744 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
(16-17)
70%
59%
This chart display 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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
65%
61%
This chart display 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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Liberty Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
10%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
5%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
82%
63%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MN.
0.32
This chart display the diversity score of Liberty Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
This chart display 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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart display 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 Minnesota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Liberty Elementary School often compared to?
Liberty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kaleidoscope Charter Elementary School, Northwinds Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MN state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
744 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Liberty Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Big Lake Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 744 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 70%
  • : 65%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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