Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968)

PHOENIX, Arizona — 4 schools

577
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$9,859
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) operates 4 public schools serving 577 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 600 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Maricopa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,859 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 0.3% local, 70.5% state, and 29.2% 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. The district's equity score — 38/100, ranked #206 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 61.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% White, 6.2% African American across the district's schools.

Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback accounts for 40.3% of all Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968)-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 Traditional Charter School (10968) school enrollment varies 5.8× across entities

Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) school enrollment ranges from 42 students (lowest) to 242 students (highest), a spread of 200 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 Traditional Charter School (10968) has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 59.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) chronic absenteeism rate is 61.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

29.2%
Federal
70.5%
State
0.3%
Local

Funding Equity

38
Equity Score
206 / 439
State Rank
38
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 Maricopa County county, where this district is located.

$1,457
Studio/mo
$1,583
1 BR/mo
$1,839
2 BR/mo
$2,452
3 BR/mo
$2,720
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968).

White 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
African American 6.2%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 0.6%
Other 2.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

61.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968)

School Enrollment
Liberty Traditional Charter School - Saddleback
Charter
242
Liberty Traditional Charter School
Charter
159
La Paloma Academy Marana
Charter
157
Arizona Online Charter School
Charter
42

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968)?

Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) has 4 schools, including 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 577 students.

How much does Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) spend per student?

Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) spends $9,859 per student. The district has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #206 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968)?

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

What is the demographic composition of Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968)?

Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) students are 73.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.5% White, 6.2% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968)?

Liberty Traditional Charter School (10968) has an equity score of 38/100, ranking #206 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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