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Liberty Elementary School
Elementary School · Ottumwa Comm School District · Ottumwa, IA
An Ottumwa Comm School District elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 Traxler Drive, Ottumwa, IA 52501
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Liberty Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,030/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ottumwa), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,091
Median home value
$109,600
Median rent
$955/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Seton Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| James Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 228 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ottumwa Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,391NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Elementary School is listed in Ottumwa Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ottumwa, IA, part of Ottumwa Comm School District, serving approximately 764 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,211 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Elementary School
What grades does Liberty Elementary School serve?
Liberty Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 764 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Elementary School rank in IA?
Liberty Elementary School ranks #1,211 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Liberty Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Liberty Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Liberty Elementary School a charter school?
No, Liberty Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Liberty Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Elementary School?
56.7% of students at Liberty Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 764
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Wapello County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.4%
- Phone
- (641) 682-4502
- Area population (ZIP 52501)
- 30,341
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 52501; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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