Excellent
#86 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 5% in state
Liberty Elementary School
Elementary School · Duneland School Corporation · Chesterton, IN
A Duneland School Corporation elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
50 W 900 N, Chesterton, IN 46304
- Math 76% vs IN 48% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low64/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,551
Median home value
$278,300
Median rent
$1,169/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
76.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46304; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–4 | 2.9 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Paul Saylor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Trojan Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| South Haven Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 288 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Duneland School Corporation
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Elementary School is listed in Duneland School Corporation; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chesterton, IN, part of Duneland School Corporation, serving approximately 530 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Elementary School
What grades does Liberty Elementary School serve?
Liberty Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 16.1:1. 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 IN?
Liberty Elementary School ranks #86 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Liberty Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
34.2% 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Porter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (219) 983-3650
- Area population (ZIP 46304)
- 27,402
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46304; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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