LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in OMAHA, NE with about 728 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 61 teachers, LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 is located in the Near North Side neighborhood of Omaha, Nebraska, and serves as a key educational institution within the Omaha Public Schools (OPS) district. The school is deeply integrated into its urban community, catering to a diverse student body and providing foundational academic instruction from pre-kindergarten through the elementary grades. As part of a larger metropolitan school system, Liberty Elementary focuses on meeting the unique academic and social-emotional needs of its students through structured curriculum and community-focused initiatives.

The school’s location on St. Mary’s Avenue places it in a historic part of Omaha, and it functions as a central hub for neighborhood families. Like many schools in the OPS district, Liberty Elementary emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and academic growth, utilizing various resources to support students from different backgrounds. By fostering a collaborative environment between educators, students, and parents, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 898-1697 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2021 ST MARY'S AVENUE
OMAHA, NE 68102-2415
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LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in OMAHA, NE with about 728 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
728
Teachers:
61.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 728 students

Hispanic/Latino
69.5%
Black or African American
15.0%
White
10.0%
Two or more races
4.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.