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LIBERTY 53

Missouri · Public School District
20
Schools
12,367
Students
$13,266
Per-Pupil Spend
-8% nat'l
22.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-29pp vs nat'l
95.5%
Graduation Rate
+9.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

LIBERTY 53 is a public school district in Missouri serving 12,367 students across 20 schools. It includes 11 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,266 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 23% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (20)
Elementary Schools11 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ALEXANDER DONIPHAN ELEM.KG–05360
EPIC ELEMENTARYKG–05290
FRANKLIN ELEM.KG–05245
KELLYBROOK ELEM SCHOOLKG–05522
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM.KG–05558
LIBERTY OAKS ELEM.KG–05522
LILLIAN SCHUMACHER ELEM.KG–05475
MANOR HILL ELEM.KG–05327
RIDGEVIEW ELEM.KG–05355
SHOAL CREEK ELEM.KG–05883
WARREN HILLS ELEM.KG–05603
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08653
HERITAGE MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08777
LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08638
SOUTH VALLEY MIDDLE06–08791
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR.06–120
LIBERTY ACADEMY09–120
LIBERTY HIGH09–121,997
LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL09–122,326
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION CTR.PK–PK45
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,266Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
35%
57%
State
35.4%
Local (property tax)
57.5%
Federal
7.2%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (57%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
12,367
Students
23%
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.5%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateMissouri →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.5% graduation rate — 9.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 23% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in LIBERTY 53?
LIBERTY 53 has 20 public schools, serving a total of 12,367 students.
What is the graduation rate for LIBERTY 53?
The graduation rate is 95.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does LIBERTY 53 spend per student?
LIBERTY 53 spends $13,266 per pupil — 8% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in LIBERTY 53?
23% of students in LIBERTY 53 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in LIBERTY 53?
No, LIBERTY 53 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does LIBERTY 53 serve?
LIBERTY 53 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for LIBERTY 53?
The median opportunity score across schools in LIBERTY 53 is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.