Liberty Elementary School

www.ottumwaschools.com

430 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

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.

430

Total Students

36.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	113
Black	22
Asian	23
Two or More	2
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	56

White
212 (49.3 %)
Hispanic
113 (26.3 %)
Pacific Islander
56 (13.0 %)
Asian
23 (5.3 %)
Black
22 (5.1 %)
Two or More
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Ottumwa Comm School District
Phone:	(641)682-4502
Website:	http://www.ottumwaschools.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 148

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 145