What grades does Liberty Elementary School serve?

Liberty Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Ottumwa area.

Where is Liberty Elementary School located?

Liberty Elementary School is a rural school in Ottumwa, IA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 13.9:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Ottumwa, IA?

Schools in Ottumwa include Liberty Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Ottumwa area.

IAPrimaryTSIProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Liberty Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Ottumwa, Iowa|Ottumwa Comm School District

Ottumwa, IA 52501

School Profile

Grades

3–6

Enrollment

764

Student:Teacher

13.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

Ottumwa Comm School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

56.7%

Phone

(641)682-4502

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

44%

6th percentile in IA

Math Proficiency

45%

11th percentile in IA

Chronic Absenteeism

10.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

37 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1

Near average in IA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

562

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

45.92

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,391

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,508

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,579

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 17%State 63%Local 20%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$124,301

+0.7% 1yr+34.8% 5yr

Ottumwa, IA metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.8%

Below 150% poverty line

4.4%

Unemployment rate

6.8%

Uninsured residents

12.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

720

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

669

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

88%

District rate, school may vary

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

633

Current enrollment

Stable(+1% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty Elementary School

Liberty Elementary School has a total enrollment of 764 students and serves grades Primary. The school is part of the local school district in Ottumwa, IA.