Liberty Elementary School

496 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

496

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	369
Hispanic	96
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
369 (74.4 %)
Hispanic
96 (19.4 %)
Two or More
20 (4.0 %)
Black
6 (1.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Duneland School Corporation
Phone:	(219)983-3650
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	496
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 99