At a glance
Reported students
473
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah elementary enrollment
41st percentile
Compared with 612 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
409.5
Liberty School: 473 reported students.
State peer staffing position
27th percentile
18.9:1 reported; state peer median 20.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 330
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.5:1
What the reported data says about Liberty School
Liberty School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Salt Lake City. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Salt Lake District. NCES reports 473 students for 2024–25.
Among 612 elementary schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 511.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 41st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.9:1, close to the Utah median of 20.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (22.6%). English learners represent 38.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Liberty School
- 1How do the reported 18.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 38.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.18
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White22.6%
- Hispanic52%
- Black9.1%
- Asian6.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander4.2%
- Multiracial3.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Salt Lake District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Highland Park School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
478 reported students
Indian Hills School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
467 reported students
Uintah School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
464 reported students
Dilworth School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
463 reported students
Nibley Park School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
483 reported students
Edison School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
459 reported students
Public schools near Liberty School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whittier School Elementary · Salt Lake District | PK–06 | 500 | 0.7 mi |
| Emerson School Elementary · Salt Lake District | KG–06 | 395 | 1.2 mi |
| Open Classroom Elementary · Charter · Open Classroom | PK–08 | 307 | 1.9 mi |
| Uintah School Elementary · Salt Lake District | KG–06 | 464 | 2 mi |
| Headstart Preschool Special Education Elementary · Granite District | KG–KG | 2 | 2 mi |
| Woodrow Wilson School Elementary · Granite District | PK–06 | 656 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Liberty School
What grades does Liberty School serve?
Liberty School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Salt Lake District.
How many students attend Liberty School?
Liberty School reported 473 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 41st percentile among 612 Utah elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 330 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Liberty School?
The calculated ratio is 18.9:1, based on 473 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 20.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Liberty School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Liberty School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Salt Lake District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Liberty School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
98.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Liberty School in?
Liberty School is part of Salt Lake District, based in Salt Lake City, UT, which operates 36 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Liberty School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whittier School (0.7 mi), Emerson School (1.2 mi), Open Classroom (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.