Liberty Elementary School

20 E Liberty Ln
Danville, IL 61832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 361 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 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Liberty Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Liberty Elementary School's student population of 361 students has grown by 70% 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
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2897 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
27%
10-14%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
12%
28%
Black
50%
17%
White
21%
45%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 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?
361 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Liberty Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, 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 Community Consolidated School District 118.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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