Enrollment
579
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spring Creek, NV
Liberty Peak Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Peak Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 320012000931
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Peak Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Spring Creek · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Peak Elementary School has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Peak Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Spring Creek, NV.
School address
District: Elko County School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320012000931 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.4%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Liberty Peak Elementary School compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Liberty Peak Elementary School
Liberty Peak Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Spring Creek, Nevada, enrolling 579 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20:1 puts it in the larger third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.4% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Nevada average.
With 579 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nevada median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 733 scored Nevada schools.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nevada schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 579 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Elko County School District spends $13,008 per pupil, 21% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Spring Creek's public schools, it stands alongside Sage Elementary School (413 students): Liberty Peak Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 16.5:1).
Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students) and Spring Creek High School (880 students) alongside Liberty Peak Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Liberty Peak Elementary School compares
Liberty Peak Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▼ 2% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 80% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 579 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
579
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 61% in Nevada - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$13,008
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 579 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Liberty Peak Elementary School is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elko County School District, which includes Liberty Peak Elementary School.
$13,008
Per student
-21%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.5%
State 72.7%
Federal 12.9%
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.
How Liberty Peak Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Flagview Intermediate School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adobe Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Peak Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 880
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Spring Creek
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~579 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Liberty Peak Elementary School
How many students attend Liberty Peak Elementary School?
Liberty Peak Elementary School has 579 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spring Creek, NV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Peak Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Peak Elementary School is 20:1, which is 2% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 27% higher 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 Peak Elementary School?
15.4% of students at Liberty Peak Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Peak Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Peak Elementary School is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Spring Creek, NV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Peak Elementary School?
Liberty Peak Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Peak Elementary School rank among schools in Spring Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Peak Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Spring Creek, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spring Creek on the city page.
Is Liberty Peak Elementary School a good school?
Liberty Peak Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Elko County School District?
Besides Liberty Peak Elementary School, Elko County School District also operates Elko High School (1,407 students), Spring Creek High School (880 students), and Spring Creek Middle School (708 students). See the Elko County School District district page for the complete list.
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