- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winthrop, WA
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Bell Jr Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530502000770
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Washington schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Winthrop · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Washington
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High has class sizes smaller than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Bell Jr Sr High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Winthrop, WA.
School address
District: Methow Valley School District · Washington
NCES ID 530502000770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 530502000770 · Winthrop, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 14.2:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Methow Valley Elementary (368 students)
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High grew from 333 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.4 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Methow Valley
Methow Valley Elementary
368 students
- This school
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High
356 students
- Methow Valley 35
Methow Valley Independent Learning Center
35 students
- Alternative Ed 26
Alternative Educational Experience
26 students
What this shows Liberty Bell Jr Sr High reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Bell Jr Sr High compares
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 41% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Washington - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 356 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Liberty Bell Jr Sr High is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Methow Valley School District reports $18,361 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Bell Jr Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methow Valley Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Methow Valley Independent Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alternative Educational Experience | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Bell Jr Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 26
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Winthrop
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Bell Jr Sr High
How many students attend Liberty Bell Jr Sr High?
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High has 356 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winthrop, WA. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Bell Jr Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Bell Jr Sr High is 14.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Bell Jr Sr High?
26.7% of students at Liberty Bell Jr Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Bell Jr Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Bell Jr Sr High is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Winthrop, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Bell Jr Sr High?
Liberty Bell Jr Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Bell Jr Sr High rank among schools in Winthrop?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Bell Jr Sr High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Winthrop, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Methow Valley School District?
Besides Liberty Bell Jr Sr High, Methow Valley School District also operates Methow Valley Elementary (368 students), Methow Valley Independent Learning Center (35 students), and Alternative Educational Experience (26 students). See the Methow Valley School District district page for the complete list.