Liberty Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School serves 225 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 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2018-19 school year.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Students: 225 students
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
225 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Liberty Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1744 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
10%
27%
Black
49%
17%
White
24%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School Calendar
View the Liberty Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Northeast Only - Fall Break - October 3-21
October 03, 2022 (Monday)
Northeast Only - Fall Break - October 3-21
October 04, 2022 (Tuesday)
Northeast Only - Fall Break - October 3-21
October 05, 2022 (Wednesday)
Northeast Only - Fall Break - October 3-21
October 06, 2022 (Thursday)
Northeast Only - Fall Break - October 3-21
October 07, 2022 (Friday)
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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