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Liberty Elementary School

1932 Whetstone River Rd N, Caledonia, OH 43314 · (740) 725-5600 · Marion County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL402 STUDENTS
Enrollment
402
Elementary
DISTRICT 443 · STATE 404
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.0:1 · STATE 17.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 43%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
39
Kindergarten
63
Grade 1
53
Grade 2
61
Grade 3
64
Grade 4
64
Grade 5
58
Student demographics
White
88%
DISTRICT 88% · STATE 65%
Hispanic
3%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 8%
Black
1%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 17%
Two+
8%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 7%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
52%
Female
48%

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Test scores

Ohio's State Tests 2024-25 . % Proficient or Above
English Language Arts
58.6%
OH avg 59.8% . -4.2pp since 2021
Math
52.5%
OH avg 56.1% . -12.4pp since 2021
Source: Ohio's State Tests. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
402
+3 (+1%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.5:1
was 20.4:1
% White
88%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Liberty Elementary School

Liberty Elementary School is a K-5 school of average-sized scale in Caledonia, Ohio, operated by River Valley Local, serveing 402 students in grades pre-K through 5.

River Valley Local runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 1,821 students. Liberty Elementary School is one of those campuses.

Looking at the student body, Liberty Elementary School records that 88% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest breaks down as 8% multiracial, 3% Hispanic. Compared to Marion County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

In terms of school funding signals, The school employs 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 17.5:1. The state averages about 17.9:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

In the broader community, Marion County reports that median household income runs about $59,371, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Liberty Elementary School is one of 27 public schools in Marion County (combined enrollment of about 12,492 students).

The closest other public school is River Valley Middle School, roughly 3.8 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Liberty Elementary School operates from a small-town location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count held roughly steady: 399 students in 2018 compared to 402 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 92% to 88% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 20.4:1 in 2018 to 17.5:1 today.

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Marion County at a glance

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Population
65,020
Census ACS
Median income
$59,371
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
12,492 students

Quick facts

School name
Liberty Elementary School
District
River Valley Local
Address
1932 Whetstone River Rd N, Caledonia, OH 43314
Phone
(740) 725-5600
County
Marion County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
402
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
390484403252
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in River Valley Local
Other schools in Caledonia
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Liberty Elementary School
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School enrolls approximately 402 students in grades PK-05.
Is Liberty Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Liberty Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Liberty Elementary School have?
Liberty Elementary School employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Liberty Elementary School?
Student demographics at Liberty Elementary School are roughly 88% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School is overseen by River Valley Local in Marion County.
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