Very Good
#330 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 17% in state
Liberty Elementary
Elementary School · Big Lake Public School District · Big Lake, MN
A Big Lake Public School District elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17901 205TH AVE NW, Big Lake, MN 55309
- Math 70% proficient (2016)
- Reading 65% proficient (2016)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 8-year record (2009–2016) and has held near 68% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Liberty Elementary 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 Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average473/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Big Lake), 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
$118,387
Median home value
$335,500
Median rent
$1,463/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
3.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55309; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Lake Online K-5Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Eastview Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–K | 4.5 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Eastview Elementary School - SnwEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 4.5 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Primary Dcd - SnwEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–K | 4.5 mi | 5 | 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.
Big Lake Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Elementary is listed in BIG LAKE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Elementary
Liberty Elementary is a public elementary school in Big Lake, MN, part of Big Lake Public School District, serving approximately 760 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #330 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Elementary
What grades does Liberty Elementary serve?
Liberty Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Liberty Elementary?
Liberty Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 760 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Elementary rank in MN?
Liberty Elementary ranks #330 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Liberty Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Liberty Elementary a charter school?
No, Liberty Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty Elementary a Title I school?
No, Liberty Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Elementary?
38.8% of students at Liberty Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 760
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Sherburne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (763) 262-8100
- Area population (ZIP 55309)
- 21,406
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 55309; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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