Liberty School District

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Spangle, Washington - 2 schools

An equity score of 31/100 ranks Liberty School District #196 of 239 districts in Washington (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,386 per pupil, Liberty School District ranks #251 of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending (Washington districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

593
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,386
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Liberty School District operates 2 public schools serving 593 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Spokane County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,386 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 311 Washington districts by per-pupil spending. See how Washington compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.1% local, 64.6% state, and 10.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 31/100, ranked #196 of 239 in Washington against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 336.8:1 student-counselor ratio, well above the ASCA benchmark though still under the roughly 408:1 national average, and 15.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.1% White, 8.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Liberty Jr High & Elementary, enrolling 437 students (72% of the district's total enrollment).

Liberty Jr High & Elementary accounts for 72.2% of all Liberty School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Liberty School District a distant remainder — means Liberty School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Liberty School District student-counselor ratio is 337:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Liberty School District is typically wider than the Liberty School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Liberty School District chronic absenteeism rate is 15.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Liberty School District is typically wider than the Liberty School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.3%
Federal
64.6%
State
25.1%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
196 / 239
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Liberty School District.

White 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Multiracial 4.5%
Other 1.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
336.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.7%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Liberty School District

School Enrollment
Liberty Jr High & Elementary
437
Liberty High School
168

How Liberty School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Washington districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Impact | Puget Sound Elementary Similar size Similar spending Less locally funded
Mossyrock School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Ocosta School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Lake Washington Institute of Technology Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Griffin School District Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Liberty School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Washington

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Seattle School District No. 1
51,238 students · 109 schools · $21,806/pupil
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Lake Washington School District
30,991 students · 58 schools · $17,053/pupil
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Spokane School District
28,714 students · 68 schools · $18,334/pupil
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Tacoma School District
28,311 students · 69 schools · $19,679/pupil
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Kent School District
25,586 students · 45 schools · $19,199/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Liberty School District?

Liberty School District has 2 schools, including 1 combined, 1 high. Total enrollment is 593 students.

How much does Liberty School District spend per student?

Liberty School District spends $16,386 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #196 in Washington.

What is the demographic composition of Liberty School District?

Liberty School District students are 85.1% White, 8.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Liberty School District?

Liberty School District has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #196 out of 239 districts in Washington.