Liberty School District

SPANGLE, Washington — 2 schools

593
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,367
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Liberty School District operates 2 public schools serving 593 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 605 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Spokane County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,367 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 25.1% local, 64.6% state, and 10.3% 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 $80,274 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 25/100, ranked #223 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 336.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, 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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Liberty School District-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 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 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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.3%
Federal
64.6%
State
25.1%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
223 / 240
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 Spokane County county, where this district is located.

$1,103
Studio/mo
$1,193
1 BR/mo
$1,531
2 BR/mo
$2,088
3 BR/mo
$2,506
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$80,274
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 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Liberty School District?

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

How much does Liberty School District spend per student?

Liberty School District spends $16,367 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #223 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Liberty School District?

The average teacher salary in Liberty School District is $80,274 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Liberty School District?

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

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 25/100, ranking #223 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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