Liberty Drive Elementary

ldes.tcs.k12.nc.us/

357 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Liberty Drive Elementary School, located in Thomasville, North Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Thomasville City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By focusing on essential curriculum standards, the faculty works to prepare young learners for future success while nurturing a sense of community pride within the Thomasville area.

Beyond core academics, Liberty Drive Elementary places a strong emphasis on student engagement and home-school collaboration. Through its digital presence and institutional programming, the school encourages parents and community members to take an active role in the educational process. The school aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and responsible citizens, ensuring that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential.

357

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Drive Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	130
Black	132
Asian	5
Two or More	39

Black
132 (37.0 %)
Hispanic
130 (36.4 %)
White
51 (14.3 %)
Two or More
39 (10.9 %)
Asian
5 (1.4 %)

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:	Thomasville City Schools
Phone:	(336)474-4186
Website:	http://ldes.tcs.k12.nc.us/
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	303
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 4 177

Grade 5 180