At a glance
Reported students
241
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
15.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oklahoma elementary enrollment
32nd percentile
Compared with 928 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
269.5
Liberty ES: 241 reported students.
State peer staffing position
56th percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.5:1. 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
- 241
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.87
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.4:1
What the reported data says about Liberty ES
Liberty ES is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Ponca City. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Ponca City. NCES reports 241 students for 2024–25.
Among 928 elementary schools in Oklahoma with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 336.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 32nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the Oklahoma median of 15.5:1 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 (46.5%) and multiracial (16.2%). English learners represent 10% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.9%. 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 ES
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.23 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 0.76 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 10%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 96.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.76
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White46.5%
- Hispanic13.3%
- Black6.2%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7.1%
- Multiracial16.2%
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 Ponca City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Roosevelt ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
252 reported students
Woodlands ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
258 reported students
Garfield ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
220 reported students
E. M. Trout ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
267 reported students
Union ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
272 reported students
Lincoln ES
Elementary · Grades PK–05
316 reported students
Public schools near Liberty ES
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt ES Elementary · Ponca City | PK–05 | 252 | 1 mi |
| Lincoln ES Elementary · Ponca City | PK–05 | 316 | 1.2 mi |
| Union ES Elementary · Ponca City | PK–05 | 272 | 1.2 mi |
| Garfield ES Elementary · Ponca City | PK–05 | 220 | 1.6 mi |
| Woodlands ES Elementary · Ponca City | PK–05 | 258 | 1.7 mi |
| E. M. Trout ES Elementary · Ponca City | PK–05 | 267 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Liberty ES
What grades does Liberty ES serve?
Liberty ES reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Ponca City.
How many students attend Liberty ES?
Liberty ES reported 241 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 32nd percentile among 928 Oklahoma elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 241 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Liberty ES?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 241 students and 15.23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oklahoma median for the same school level is 15.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Liberty ES a public, charter, or magnet school?
Liberty ES is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Ponca City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Liberty ES students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
96.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Liberty ES in?
Liberty ES is part of Ponca City, based in Ponca City, OK, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Liberty ES?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Roosevelt ES (1 mi), Lincoln ES (1.2 mi), Union ES (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.