Liberty Elem

Galata, Montana — 4 schools

71
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$9,986
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Liberty Elem operates 4 public schools serving 71 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Montana. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 53 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Liberty County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,986 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 11.2% local, 67.9% state, and 20.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $69,348 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts.

and 14.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 100.0% White across the district's schools.

Riverview Elementary accounts for 35.8% of all Liberty Elem student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Liberty Elem-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Liberty Elem school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities

Liberty Elem school enrollment ranges from 9 students (lowest) to 19 students (highest), a spread of 10 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Liberty Elem chronic absenteeism rate is 14.2% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

20.9%
Federal
67.9%
State
11.2%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Liberty County county, where this district is located.

$775
Studio/mo
$807
1 BR/mo
$1,034
2 BR/mo
$1,438
3 BR/mo
$1,672
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$69,348
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Liberty Elem.

White 100.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

14.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Liberty Elem

School Enrollment
Riverview Elementary
19
Liberty Elementary School
13
Rimrock Colony School
12
Hillside Colony School
9

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Liberty Elem?

Liberty Elem has 4 schools, including 4 other. Total enrollment is 71 students.

How much does Liberty Elem spend per student?

Liberty Elem spends $9,986 per student.

What is the average teacher salary in Liberty Elem?

The average teacher salary in Liberty Elem is $69,348 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Liberty Elem?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Liberty County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Liberty Elem?

Liberty Elem students are 100.0% White, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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