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Enrollment
756
Elementary
DISTRICT 513 · STATE 344
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 270546004180
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY
17901 205TH AVE N W, BIG LAKE, MN 55309 · (763) 262-8100 · Sherburne County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL756 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
58 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.4:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
34%
260 students
DISTRICT 35% · STATE 48%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 67 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 231 | 31% |
| Grade 1 | 230 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 228 | 30% |
Student demographics
39%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 60% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like LIBERTY ELEMENTARY
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY ELEMENTARY this school | 756 | 34.4% | N/A |
| INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY BIG LAKE | 758 | 35.4% | 46.3% |
| Pinewood Elementary MONTICELLO | 794 | 35.0% | 52.5% |
| Mississippi Heights Elementary SAUK RAPIDS | 808 | 35.8% | 43.8% |
| Rockford Elementary Arts Magnet ROCKFORD | 599 | 34.2% | 49.0% |
| Little Mountain Elementary MONTICELLO | 576 | 32.6% | 50.8% |
Matched among Minnesota elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where LIBERTY ELEMENTARY ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Minnesota | In Sherburne County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 756 | #50 of 1,130 | #2 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.1:1 | #312 of 769 | #3 of 13 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 39.4% | #483 of 796 | #4 of 13 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 34.4% | #616 of 942 | #4 of 14 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.5% | #133 of 244 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
756
+67 (+10%) vs 2020
+3% since 2010-11, when it was 736
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 14.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 756 | 57.5 | 13.1:1 | 34% (260) |
| 2023-24 | 760 | 59 | 12.9:1 | 39% (295) |
| 2022-23 | 806 | 55 | 14.7:1 | 40% (322) |
| 2020-21 | 689 | 47 | 14.7:1 | 22% (149) |
| 2017-18 | 703 | 43.2 | 16.3:1 | 26% (183) |
| 2015-16 | 702 | 42 | 16.7:1 | 28% (197) |
| 2010-11 | 736 | 40 | 18.4:1 | 32% (237) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for LIBERTY ELEMENTARY.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (703 to 756); teachers up 33% (43.2 to 57.5).
About LIBERTY ELEMENTARY
Located in BIG LAKE, Minnesota, LIBERTY ELEMENTARY is a large elementary school. A federal count lists 756 students at the school, in pre-K through 2. Average enrollment for elementary schools in Minnesota is about 344, so this school runs 120% bigger than that.
BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT serves 3,190 students across 6 schools.
A majority of students at LIBERTY ELEMENTARY, 77%, are White. Next come 9% Hispanic, 7% multiracial, and 5% Black. The county population is about 87% White. LIBERTY ELEMENTARY has a diversity index of 39%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The count of teachers at LIBERTY ELEMENTARY is 57.5 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 13.1:1. Across elementary schools in Minnesota, the average ratio is about 13.7:1. The school counts 260 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 34%.
Sherburne County has about 100,560 residents, and median household income is about $105,466, about 30% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 3% of residents are in poverty. Federal data list 45 public schools in Sherburne County, with a combined enrollment of about 16,306.
The closest public school, INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY, is about 0.6 miles from LIBERTY ELEMENTARY. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
In the federal locale system, LIBERTY ELEMENTARY is coded Town: Fringe, for schools in a town close to an urbanized area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, LIBERTY ELEMENTARY went from 689 students to 756. The student-to-teacher ratio went down from 14.7:1 to 13.1:1.
Community posts for LIBERTY ELEMENTARY can cover science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Sherburne County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
100,560
Census ACS
Median income
$105,466
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
30%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
45
16,306 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
- BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGHHigh · 902 students
- INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARYElementary · 758 students
- BIG LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 632 students
- Big Lake Online 6-12High · 118 students
- Big Lake Online K-5Elementary · 24 students
Other schools in BIG LAKE
- BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGHHigh · 902 students
- INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARYElementary · 758 students
- BIG LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 632 students
- Big Lake Online 6-12High · 118 students
- Big Lake Online K-5Elementary · 24 students
Other Liberty Elementary schools
68 other US public schools in 28 states are named Liberty Elementary. LIBERTY ELEMENTARY is the 8th largest of the 69.
- Liberty ElementaryVictorville, CA · 1,014 students
- Liberty Elementary SchoolCanton, GA · 977 students
- Liberty ElementaryClarksville, TN · 866 students
- Liberty ElementarySanta Maria, CA · 865 students
- Liberty ElementaryTulare, CA · 861 students
Nearby schools
- INDEPENDENCE ELEMENTARY0.6 mi · 758
- Big Lake Online K-50.7 mi · 24
- Big Lake Online 6-120.7 mi · 118
- BIG LAKE SENIOR HIGH0.7 mi · 902
- BIG LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL0.7 mi · 632
- Monticello Middle School - SNW4.0 mi · 14
Frequently asked questions
About LIBERTY ELEMENTARYWhat is the total enrollment at LIBERTY ELEMENTARY?
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY enrolls approximately 756 students in grades PK-02.
Is LIBERTY ELEMENTARY an elementary, middle, or high school?
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does LIBERTY ELEMENTARY have?
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY employs 58 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.
What is the student diversity at LIBERTY ELEMENTARY?
Student demographics at LIBERTY ELEMENTARY are roughly 77% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Black, 2% Asian, 7% Two or more.
What district is LIBERTY ELEMENTARY in?
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY is part of BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.