LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Liberty Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ottumwa Comm School District school district, located in Ottumwa, IA with about 715 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, Liberty Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Liberty Elementary School, located at 50 Traxler Drive in Ottumwa, Iowa, is a key component of the Ottumwa Community School District. As a public elementary institution, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the local area, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing children for their future educational transitions. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum tailored to meet state standards.

The school benefits from its affiliation with the broader Ottumwa Community School District, which provides resources, professional development for staff, and district-wide initiatives aimed at enhancing student outcomes. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing information on academic calendars, district policies, and community involvement opportunities. Liberty Elementary serves as a central hub for its neighborhood, fostering community spirit while striving to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Liberty Elementary School at (641) 682-4502 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

50 Traxler Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
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LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Ottumwa, IA with about 715 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
715
Teachers:
47.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 715 students

White
64.1%
Hispanic/Latino
26.0%
Black or African American
5.2%
Asian
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.5%
Two or more races
1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
46.0%
Male
54.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.