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#244 of 574 schools in SD
Top 42% in state
Liberty Elementary - 02
Elementary School · Harrisburg School District 41-2 · Harrisburg, SD
A Harrisburg School District 41-2 elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 187, Harrisburg, SD 57032
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Liberty Elementary - 02 score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Liberty Elementary - 02 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average259/100K
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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
$107,241
Median home value
$295,600
Median rent
$1,351/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
1.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57032; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Elementary - 06Enrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Adventure Elementary - 10Enrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 421 | Compare → |
| Endeavor Elementary - 07Enrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Sioux Falls Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 3.4private | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 1,295 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harrisburg School District 41-2
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,031NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liberty Elementary - 02 is listed in Harrisburg School District 41-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liberty Elementary - 02
Liberty Elementary - 02 is a public elementary school in Harrisburg, SD, part of Harrisburg School District 41-2, serving approximately 532 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #244 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liberty Elementary - 02
What grades does Liberty Elementary - 02 serve?
Liberty Elementary - 02 serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Liberty Elementary - 02?
Liberty Elementary - 02 has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary - 02?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary - 02 is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liberty Elementary - 02 rank in SD?
Liberty Elementary - 02 ranks #244 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Liberty Elementary - 02's MySchoolScout rating?
Liberty Elementary - 02 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 - 02?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liberty Elementary - 02 has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Liberty Elementary - 02 a charter school?
No, Liberty Elementary - 02 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liberty Elementary - 02 a Title I school?
No, Liberty Elementary - 02 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liberty Elementary - 02?
8.8% of students at Liberty Elementary - 02 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.3%
- Phone
- (605) 743-2567
- Area population (ZIP 57032)
- 9,558
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 57032; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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