LILLIAN SCHUMACHER ELEM.

www.lps53.org/ls

475 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lillian Schumacher Elementary School is a public school located in Liberty, Missouri, serving as part of the Liberty Public School District. Situated on Claywoods Parkway, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its students, typically ranging from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while prioritizing the social-emotional development of its students through various classroom activities and community-building initiatives.

Beyond its core curriculum, Lillian Schumacher Elementary emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Liberty community. The school encourages active parental involvement and offers resources to ensure students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys. By integrating modern learning practices with a student-centered approach, the school aims to cultivate curiosity, resilience, and academic excellence within a safe and welcoming neighborhood setting.

475

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LILLIAN SCHUMACHER ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	44
Black	42
Asian	11
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
339 (71.4 %)
Hispanic
44 (9.3 %)
Black
42 (8.8 %)
Two or More
32 (6.7 %)
Asian
11 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.3 %)
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:	LIBERTY 53
Phone:	(816)736-5490
Website:	http://www.lps53.org/ls
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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 81

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 85