Liberty Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Chesterton, IN Grades KG–04 Suburb: Large Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ C (69.7)
  • 491 Students
  • 33.7 Teachers (FTE)
  • 14.6:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–04 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)983-3650 Phone
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Liberty Elementary School
Chesterton, IN 46304
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–04 SchoolScore™ C (69.7)
491
Students
33.7
Teachers
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
(219)983-3650
Phone

Liberty Elementary School is a public school administered by the Duneland School Corporation district in Chesterton, INDIANA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–04.

Key statistics: 491 students enrolled; a 14.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
491.0
State avg: 445.0
▲ 10% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.57:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▼ 3% better
Free Lunch %
26.1%
State avg: 51.3%
▼ 49% better
School Details
School Name
Liberty Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
180280000335
State School ID
IN-6470-6823
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
50-1 W 900 N
City
Chesterton
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46304
County
Porter County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18004
State Leg. Lower
18010
Latitude
41.56333
Longitude
-87.078
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
491
Total Students
👩‍🏫
33.7
Teachers FTE
📐
14.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
33.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)33.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 128 26.1%
Not Applicable 97 19.8%
District Info
District Name
Duneland School Corporation
LEAID
1802800
State LEA ID
IN-6470
Phone
(219)983-3605
Website
http://www.duneland.k12.in.us/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Chesterton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$96,835K
Federal Revenue
$5,691K
State Revenue
$51,868K
Local Revenue
$39,276K
Total Expenditure
$115,645K
Instruction Exp.
$40,644K
Support Services
$35,711K
Other Current Exp.
$2,516K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Liberty Elementary School

1
Liberty Intermediate School
Chesterton · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Chesterton Senior High School
Chesterton · High
1.9 mi
3
Westchester Intermediate School
Chesterton · Middle
2.6 mi
4
Westchester Middle School
Chesterton · Middle
2.6 mi
5
Bailly Elementary School
Chesterton · Elementary
2.9 mi
6
Paul Saylor Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary
3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Liberty Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
491 students are enrolled at Liberty Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Liberty Elementary School have?
Liberty Elementary School has 33.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School serve?
Liberty Elementary School serves grades KG through 04.
Is Liberty Elementary School a charter school?
Liberty Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Liberty Elementary School located in?
Liberty Elementary School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Liberty Elementary School belong to?
Liberty Elementary School is part of the Duneland School Corporation school district.
How much does Duneland School Corporation spend per student?
The Duneland School Corporation district spends approximately $235,529,532 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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