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Liberal

Kansas · Public School District
8
Schools
4,659
Students
$14,048
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
82.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+30pp vs nat'l
80.0%
Graduation Rate
-6.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Liberal is a public school district in Kansas serving 4,659 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 80.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,048 is near the national average for a US public school district. 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Cottonwood Elementary SchoolKG–05498
MacArthur Elementary SchoolKG–05391
Meadowlark Elementary SchoolKG–05379
Prairie View Elementary SchoolKG–05401
Sunflower Elementary SchoolPK–05582
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Eisenhower Middle School06–08559
Seymour Rogers Middle School06–08496
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Liberal Sr High09–121,353
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,048Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
76%
14%
State
76.0%
Local (property tax)
14.3%
Federal
9.8%

State funding accounts for 76% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
4,659
Students
82%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate80.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average graduation rate
At 80.0%, graduation is 6.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
82% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Liberal?
Liberal has 8 public schools, serving a total of 4,659 students.
What is the graduation rate for Liberal?
The graduation rate is 80.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Liberal spend per student?
Liberal spends $14,048 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Liberal?
82% of students in Liberal qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Liberal?
No, Liberal does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Liberal serve?
Liberal serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Liberal?
The median opportunity score across schools in Liberal is 51/100. 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.