Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Liberty Elementary School serves the northwest part of Danville, IL, with an attendance zone covering approximately 15.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, and the average distance from the school to the zone's edge is about 2.1 miles, reaching up to 4.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty Elementary School's student population of 377 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
377 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Liberty Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2897 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
27%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
13%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
51%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
20%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
2%
Showing 2005–2015. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Elementary School is ranked #2897 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Liberty Elementary School often compared to?
Liberty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast Elementary Magnet School, Bismarck-henning Elementary School, Meade Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
377 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Liberty Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Danville CCSD 118 School District.
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