- Enrollment
- 1,407
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Liberty Peak Elementary School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 320012000931 · Spring Creek, NV Other · MID · TRAD
579 enr · 20:1 · 15.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Elko High School (1,407 students)
Liberty Peak Elementary School held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Liberty Peak Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elko High Scho
Elko High School
1,407 students
- Spring Creek H
Spring Creek High School
880 students
- Spring Creek M
Spring Creek Middle School
708 students
- Flagview Inter
Flagview Intermediate School
674 students
- Adobe Middle S
Adobe Middle School
668 students
- This school
Liberty Peak Elementary School
579 students
What this shows Liberty Peak Elementary School reports 579 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Peak Elementary School compares
Liberty Peak Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,020
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
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
District finance for Elko County School District reports $13,020 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~579 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 649 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.