At a glance
Reported students
545
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
20.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
348
Liberty Elementary School: 545 reported students.
State peer staffing position
83rd percentile
20.2:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. 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
- 495
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Liberty Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Columbus. It is one of 116 current school records connected to Columbus City Schools District. NCES reports 545 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, above the Ohio median of 17.4:1 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 Black (70.5%) and multiracial (11%). English learners represent 10.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.5%. 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 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 27 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 1 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
- 10.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.3%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black70.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11%
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 Columbus City Schools District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Starling PK-8
Elementary · Grades PK–08
525 reported students
Olde Orchard Alt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
521 reported students
Clinton Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
491 reported students
Easthaven Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
489 reported students
Georgian Heights Alt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
484 reported students
Scottwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunloe Elementary School Elementary · Groveport Madison Local | KG–05 | 510 | 0.6 mi |
| Sedalia Elementary Elementary · Groveport Madison Local | KG–05 | 530 | 0.9 mi |
| Asbury Elementary School Elementary · Groveport Madison Local | KG–05 | 503 | 1.3 mi |
| Madison Elementary School Elementary · Groveport Madison Local | KG–05 | 348 | 1.5 mi |
| Oakmont Elementary School Elementary · Columbus City Schools District | PK–05 | 307 | 1.5 mi |
| Performance Academy Eastland Elementary · Charter · Performance Academy Eastland | KG–08 | 320 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary School
What grades does Liberty Elementary School serve?
Liberty Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Columbus City Schools District.
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School reported 545 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 495 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 20.2:1, based on 545 students and 27 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. 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 Columbus City Schools District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Liberty Elementary School in?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Columbus City Schools District, based in Columbus, OH, which operates 116 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 Dunloe Elementary School (0.6 mi), Sedalia Elementary (0.9 mi), Asbury Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.