Liberty Elementary School

2021 St Mary's Avenue
Omaha, NE 68102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 643 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in NE
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

School Overview

Liberty Elementary School's student population of 643 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

School Rankings

Liberty Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NE)
#889 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15%
58%
14%
47%
20-24%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
75%
23%
Black
13%
7%
White
7%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.42
(22-23)
30.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Elementary School is ranked #889 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Liberty Elementary School often compared to?
Liberty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Field Club Elementary School, Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
643 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Liberty Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Omaha School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 643 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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