- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverside, CA
Liberty Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063315005147
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of California schools.
- #1 of 43
- elementary schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.1:1
- large classes for California
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary ranks #1 of 43 elementary schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Riverside Unified · California
NCES ID 063315005147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Liberty Elementary held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 063315005147 · Riverside, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 27.1:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students)
Liberty Elementary held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Liberty Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. High
2,699 students
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
2,484 students
- Ramona High
Ramona High
2,142 students
- John W. North
John W. North High
2,011 students
- Arlington High
Arlington High
1,920 students
- This school 651
Liberty Elementary
651 students
What this shows Liberty Elementary reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Elementary compares
Liberty Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.1:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 90% in California - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
39.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 118 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 84.3%
African American 4.9%
White 4.3%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Liberty Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverside Unified reports $16,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W. North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Riverside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
1,033 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
886 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
864 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
851 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Highgrove Elementary
Standard public school
848 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
818 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Elementary
How many students attend Liberty Elementary?
Liberty Elementary has 651 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 602 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary is 27.1:1, which is 26% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 73% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Elementary?
76.7% of students at Liberty Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 84.3% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Elementary?
Liberty Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Elementary rank among elementary schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Elementary ranks #1 of 43 elementary schools in Riverside, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Unified?
Besides Liberty Elementary, Riverside Unified also operates Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students), Polytechnic High (2,484 students), and Ramona High (2,142 students). See the Riverside Unified district page for the complete list.