Enrollment
81
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 040101003725 Charter school
Liberty Leadership Academy — Cottonwood, AZ
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 11
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Liberty Leadership Academy (1001520) · Arizona
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Liberty Leadership Academy reports 81 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Liberty Leadership Academy (1001520) spends $14,439 per pupil district-wide, below the Arizona average of $15,070 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 23.9% from local sources (property taxes), 49.2% from the state, and 26.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Liberty Leadership Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Arizona state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 81 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Engagement
35.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,439
per pupil, district-wide
— below Arizona avg of $15,070
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 81 Top 16% in Arizona — larger than 84% of 2,186 state schools
Teachers (FTE) —
Students per teacher —
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 040101003725
Student demographics
White 65.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
African American 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.8%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Liberty Leadership Academy (1001520), which includes Liberty Leadership Academy.
$14,439
Per student
-4%
vs Arizona
Avg $15,070
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 49.2%
Federal 26.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Liberty Leadership Academy
How many students attend Liberty Leadership Academy?
Liberty Leadership Academy has 81 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in COTTONWOOD, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Leadership Academy is White at 65.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in COTTONWOOD, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Leadership Academy?
Liberty Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.