At a glance
Reported students
470
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
South Carolina elementary enrollment
44th percentile
Compared with 679 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
572
Liberty Elementary: 470 reported students.
State peer staffing position
46th percentile
13.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. 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
- 443
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Liberty Elementary
Liberty Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Liberty. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Pickens 01. NCES reports 470 students for 2024–25.
Among 679 elementary schools in South Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 44th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the South Carolina median of 13.4:1 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 White (84.5%) and multiracial (6.6%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. 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
- 1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.5 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
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.5%
- Hispanic6.4%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
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 Pickens 01
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pickens Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
493 reported students
Central Academy of the Arts
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
McKissick Academy of Science & Technology
Elementary · Grades PK–05
519 reported students
Crosswell Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
554 reported students
Hagood Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
567 reported students
Six Mile Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
571 reported students
Public schools near Liberty Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Primary Elementary · Pickens 01 | PK–02 | 637 | 3.2 mi |
| Central Academy of the Arts Elementary · Pickens 01 | PK–05 | 499 | 5.5 mi |
| West End Elementary Elementary · Pickens 01 | PK–05 | 643 | 5.8 mi |
| Pickens Elementary Elementary · Pickens 01 | PK–05 | 493 | 5.9 mi |
| Six Mile Elementary Elementary · Pickens 01 | PK–05 | 571 | 6.5 mi |
| McKissick Academy of Science & Technology Elementary · Pickens 01 | PK–05 | 519 | 6.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary
What grades does Liberty Elementary serve?
Liberty Elementary reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Pickens 01.
How many students attend Liberty Elementary?
Liberty Elementary reported 470 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 44th percentile among 679 South Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 443 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 470 students and 35.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The South Carolina median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Liberty Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Liberty Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pickens 01 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Liberty Elementary in?
Liberty Elementary is part of Pickens 01, based in Easley, SC, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Liberty Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Liberty Primary (3.2 mi), Central Academy of the Arts (5.5 mi), West End Elementary (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.