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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LIBERTY ISD·NCES 482745005773

LIBERTY EL

1002 BOWIE ST, LIBERTY, TX 77575 · (936) 336-3603 · Liberty County
GRADES 02–05ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL685 STUDENTS
Enrollment
685
Elementary
DISTRICT 568 · STATE 519
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
38 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.9:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
57%
391 students
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 65%
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
Grade 2
169
Grade 3
167
Grade 4
171
Grade 5
178
Student demographics
White
25337%
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 24%
Hispanic
30244%
DISTRICT 43% · STATE 54%
Black
8813%
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 13%
Asian
81%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 6%
Two+
325%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Native American
20%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
35051%
Female
33549%

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Test scores

STAAR 2023-24 . % Meets Grade Level or Above
Reading
43.0%
TX avg 51.8% . +8.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
36.0%
TX avg 42.0% . +7.0pp since 2020
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

BeatsExpectations

Demographically-adjusted score · methodology
Tier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
35.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
49.0%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-13.6pp
below demographic expectation
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
685
+36 (+6%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
17.9:1
was 15.7:1
% White
37%
was 40%
% Hispanic
44%
was 40%
% Black
13%
was 16%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About LIBERTY EL

LIBERTY EL, a middle-of-the-pack K-5 school in LIBERTY, Texas, operated by LIBERTY ISD, serves 685 students, covering grades 2 through 5. Compared to the state average of about 519 students per school, that is 32% above typical.

LIBERTY ISD runs 4 schools in total, collectively educating 2,438 students. LIBERTY EL is one of those campuses.

For racial and ethnic makeup, LIBERTY EL lists that the most-represented group is Hispanic (44%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups; the rest is composed of 37% White, 13% Black, 5% multiracial.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, LIBERTY EL has 38 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 17.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 15.1:1, putting LIBERTY EL higher than the state norm the norm. Roughly 57% of students at LIBERTY EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. Set against Liberty County (around 80%), the school's rate is south of typical.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), LIBERTY EL tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 49.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 35.4%.

Across the wider county, census data for Liberty County shows median household income runs about $68,703, 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 16%. LIBERTY EL is one of 41 public schools in Liberty County (combined enrollment of about 27,599 students).

SAN JACINTO EL is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.2 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 4 other public schools cluster around LIBERTY EL. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts LIBERTY EL at 3rd of 6; the average score across the group is 37.2%.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 6%: 649 students in 2018 compared to 685 in 2025. The Hispanic share of enrollment edged up from 40% to 44% over that span. Class-load math has loosened: from 15.7:1 in 2018 to 17.9:1 in 2025.

Inside the community feed, the feed for LIBERTY EL typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Liberty County at a glance

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Population
103,380
Census ACS
Median income
$68,703
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
12%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
41
27,599 students

Quick facts

School name
LIBERTY EL
District
LIBERTY ISD
Address
1002 BOWIE ST, LIBERTY, TX 77575
Phone
(936) 336-3603
County
Liberty County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
02–05
Total enrollment
685
Teachers (FTE)
38
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Free/Reduced lunch
391 (57%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
482745005773
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About LIBERTY EL
What is the total enrollment at LIBERTY EL?
LIBERTY EL enrolls approximately 685 students in grades 02-05.
What grades does LIBERTY EL serve?
LIBERTY EL serves grades 02-05.
How many teachers does LIBERTY EL have?
LIBERTY EL employs 38 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.9:1.
What is the student diversity at LIBERTY EL?
Student demographics at LIBERTY EL are roughly 37% White, 44% Hispanic, 13% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees LIBERTY EL?
LIBERTY EL is overseen by LIBERTY ISD in Liberty County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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