At a glance
Reported students
446
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 1,053 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
434
Liberty Elementary School: 446 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
14.3:1 reported; state peer median 15:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 431
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Liberty Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Mishawaka. It is one of 10 current school records connected to School City of Mishawaka. NCES reports 446 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,053 elementary schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 434 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, close to the Indiana median of 15:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (55.2%) and Black (21.3%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Liberty Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White55.2%
- Hispanic10.8%
- Black21.3%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in School City of Mishawaka
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Emmons Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
422 reported students
Beiger Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
504 reported students
Lasalle Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
519 reported students
Fred J Hums Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
327 reported students
Twin Branch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
300 reported students
Battell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
291 reported students
Public schools near Liberty Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battell Elementary School Elementary · School City of Mishawaka | KG–06 | 291 | 0.9 mi |
| Walt Disney Elementary School Elementary · Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp | KG–05 | 512 | 1.1 mi |
| Beiger Elementary School Elementary · School City of Mishawaka | PK–06 | 504 | 1.8 mi |
| Paramount School of Excellence South Bend Elementary · Charter · Paramount School of Excellence South Bend | KG–08 | 476 | 1.9 mi |
| Edison Middle School Elementary · South Bend Community School Corp | KG–08 | 551 | 1.9 mi |
| Nuner Fine Arts Academy Elementary · South Bend Community School Corp | PK–05 | 489 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary School
What grades does Liberty Elementary School serve?
Liberty Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in School City of Mishawaka.
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School reported 446 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 1,053 Indiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 431 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 446 students and 31.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 15:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Liberty Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Liberty Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on School City of Mishawaka attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Liberty Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
38.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Liberty Elementary School in?
Liberty Elementary School is part of School City of Mishawaka, based in Mishawaka, IN, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Liberty Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Battell Elementary School (0.9 mi), Walt Disney Elementary School (1.1 mi), Beiger Elementary School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.