LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Liberty Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Duneland School Corporation school district, located in Chesterton, IN with about 498 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 27 teachers, Liberty Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 50-1 W 900 N in Chesterton, Indiana, is a prominent public school within the Duneland School Corporation. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the elementary grades. It is well-regarded for its focus on foundational learning, emphasizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science while encouraging the personal and social development of its young learners.
The school is deeply integrated into the Chesterton community, benefiting from a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and local stakeholders. With a curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school transitions, Liberty Elementary prioritizes a balanced approach to education that includes extracurricular opportunities, character building, and the use of modern technology in the classroom. Its location provides a safe, suburban setting that reflects the values of the broader Duneland area, making it a focal point for families seeking a comprehensive early education.
For more information, contact Liberty Elementary School at (219) 983-3650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Chesterton, IN 46304-9456
(219) 983-3650
LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chesterton, IN with about 498 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Duneland School Corporation
- Total Students:
- 498
- Teachers:
- 27
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 498 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.0%
- Male
- 53.0%
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.