Liberty Arts Magnet K-8
416 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Liberty Arts Magnet K-8, located in Lima, Ohio, is a specialized public school within the Lima City Schools district that integrates rigorous academics with a comprehensive arts-focused curriculum. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is designed for families who want their children to explore creative disciplines—such as music, visual arts, dance, and theater—alongside traditional core subjects like math, science, and language arts. The school aims to foster a creative environment where students can develop both their intellectual potential and their artistic talents simultaneously.
Beyond its academic and artistic offerings, Liberty Arts Magnet is known for its commitment to building a tight-knit community. By providing students with various platforms to perform and showcase their creative projects, the school places a strong emphasis on building confidence, self-expression, and collaborative skills. Its location on Kibby Street serves as a hub for local students seeking a unique educational experience that prepares them for high school by balancing foundational learning with the discipline and critical thinking fostered through the arts.
Beyond its academic and artistic offerings, Liberty Arts Magnet is known for its commitment to building a tight-knit community. By providing students with various platforms to perform and showcase their creative projects, the school places a strong emphasis on building confidence, self-expression, and collaborative skills. Its location on Kibby Street serves as a hub for local students seeking a unique educational experience that prepares them for high school by balancing foundational learning with the discipline and critical thinking fostered through the arts.
416
Total Students
N/A
Full-Time Teachers
N/A
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 124 |
| Hispanic | 35 |
| Black | 158 |
| Two or More | 98 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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Black158 (38.0 %)
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White124 (29.8 %)
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Two or More98 (23.6 %)
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Hispanic35 (8.4 %)
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American Indian1 (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: | Lima City |
| Phone: | (419)996-3320 |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 416 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | N/A |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | N/A |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
38
Grade 1
47
Grade 2
48
Grade 3
45
Grade 4
47
Grade 5
50
Grade 6
45
Grade 7
49
Grade 8
47
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 38 |
| Grade 1 | 47 |
| Grade 2 | 48 |
| Grade 3 | 45 |
| Grade 4 | 47 |
| Grade 5 | 50 |
| Grade 6 | 45 |
| Grade 7 | 49 |
| Grade 8 | 47 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 247 | 59.4% |
| Male | 169 | 40.6% |
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