Liberty Elementary

Petaluma, California — 2 schools

217
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$18,957
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Liberty Elementary operates 2 public schools serving 217 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 218 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sonoma County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,957 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 46.6% local, 52.8% state, and 0.6% 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 $111,256 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #1164 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 3.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.3% White, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Liberty Elementary accounts for 74.3% of all Liberty Elementary student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Liberty Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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 Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 3.7% — 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?

0.6%
Federal
52.8%
State
46.6%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
1164 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,949
Studio/mo
$2,155
1 BR/mo
$2,827
2 BR/mo
$3,887
3 BR/mo
$4,147
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$111,256
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 2 schools in Liberty Elementary.

White 69.3%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Asian 0.6%
Multiracial 5.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Liberty Elementary

School Enrollment
Liberty Elementary
Charter
162
Liberty Primary
56

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Liberty Elementary?

Liberty Elementary has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 217 students.

How much does Liberty Elementary spend per student?

Liberty Elementary spends $18,957 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #1164 in California.

What is the average teacher salary in Liberty Elementary?

The average teacher salary in Liberty Elementary is $111,256 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Liberty Elementary?

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

What is the demographic composition of Liberty Elementary?

Liberty Elementary students are 69.3% White, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Liberty Elementary?

Liberty Elementary has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #1164 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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