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#1618 of 2,221 schools in MO
Liberty Oaks Elem.
Elementary School · Liberty 53 · Kansas City, MO
A Liberty 53 elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8150 N FARLEY AVE, Kansas City, MO 64158
- Math 35% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Oaks Elem. score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2021, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Liberty Oaks Elem. 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 Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kansas City), 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
$95,781
Median home value
$352,300
Median rent
$1,472/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
52.6%
Poverty rate
3.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64158; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epic ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| Shoal Creek Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 865 | Compare → |
| Alexander Doniphan Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 334 | 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.
Liberty 53
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #14 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Oaks Elem. is listed in LIBERTY 53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Oaks Elem.
Liberty Oaks Elem. is a public elementary school in Kansas City, MO, part of Liberty 53, serving approximately 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,618 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Oaks Elem.
What grades does Liberty Oaks Elem. serve?
Liberty Oaks Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Liberty Oaks Elem.?
Liberty Oaks Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 514 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Oaks Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Oaks Elem. is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Oaks Elem. rank in MO?
Liberty Oaks Elem. ranks #1,618 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Liberty Oaks Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Oaks Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Oaks Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Oaks Elem. has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Liberty Oaks Elem. a charter school?
No, Liberty Oaks Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty Oaks Elem. a Title I school?
No, Liberty Oaks Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Oaks Elem.?
31.3% of students at Liberty Oaks Elem. 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 514
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (816) 736-5600
- Area population (ZIP 64158)
- 7,267
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 64158; 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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