Liberty Elementary School

417 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Liberty Elementary School, located on East Pregel Drive in Mishawaka, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School City of Mishawaka district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of fundamental skills for its diverse student body. By focusing on a student-centered approach, the faculty and staff work to create an inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to become curious, lifelong learners.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Liberty Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and character building. The school typically engages families through various programs and events, aiming to bridge the gap between home and school life. With a dedicated focus on preparing students for the transition to middle school, Liberty Elementary strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous classroom instruction with activities that promote personal responsibility and teamwork.

417

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	60
Black	65
Two or More	56
American Indian	1

White
235 (56.4 %)
Black
65 (15.6 %)
Hispanic
60 (14.4 %)
Two or More
56 (13.4 %)
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:	School City of Mishawaka
Phone:	(574)254-3700
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	417
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 59

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 49