Liberty Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School serves 622 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Liberty Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Liberty Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Liberty Elementary School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 622 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Liberty Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #897 out of 3672 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 37% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 16% | 5% |
Hispanic | 15% | 26% |
Black | 13% | 17% |
White | 50% | 48% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.68 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 47% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 2% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Plainfield 202 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Liberty Elementary School is Plainfield East High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is John F Kennedy Middle School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Plainfield Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 44%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 642 students10
0.5 miles
12450 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 254-4005 0.5 K-5 642 - Plainfield John F Kennedy Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,139 student10
0.7 miles
12350 Essington Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 254-4005 0.7 6-8 1,139 - Plainfield Creekside Elementary School Math: 31% | Reading: 45%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 562 students10
1.2 miles
13909 S Budler Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 577-4700 1.2 K-5 562 - Plainfield Plainfield East High School Math: 39% | Reading: 39%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,250 students10
1.2 miles
12001 Naperville Rd
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 577-0324 1.2 9-12 2,250 - Plainfield Lakewood Falls Elementary School Math: 19% | Reading: 24%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 650 students10
1.3 miles
14050 S Budler Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 439-4560 1.3 K-5 650
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