Liberty Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School serves 211 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Liberty Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher 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%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Liberty Elementary School's student population of 211 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 211 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Liberty Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% 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 0.65, which is less 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 | #1492 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 26% |
| Black | 54% | 17% |
| White | 21% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15) | 4% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Danville CCSD 118 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 Danville High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is North Ridge Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Edison Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Danville Edison Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 222 students10
1.0 miles
2101 N Vermilion St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3350 1 K-4 222 - Danville North Ridge Middle School Math: 12% | Reading: 19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-8 | 785 students10
1.6 miles
1619 N Jackson St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400 1.6 7-8 785 - Danville Garfield Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 200 students10
2.3 miles
1101 N Gilbert St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750 2.3 K-4 200 - Danville Danville High School Math: 10% | Reading: 18%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,460 student10
2.5 miles
202 E Fairchild St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504 2.5 9-12 1,460 - Danville Northeast Elementary Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 316 students10
2.6 miles
1330 E English St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3050 2.6 K-6 316
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