- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petaluma, CA
Liberty Primary
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062154012693
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Primary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #9 of 25
- elementary schools in Petaluma · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28:1
- large classes for California
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Primary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Primary ranks #9 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, CA.
School address
District: Liberty Elementary · California
NCES ID 062154012693 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Liberty Primary held near 54 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 2.7 → 2.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 062154012693 · Petaluma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 28:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty Elementary (162 students)
Liberty Primary held near 54 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 2.7 → 2.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
How Liberty Primary compares
Liberty Primary 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the California average of 55.5%
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
28:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,101
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Liberty Primary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Liberty Elementary reports $22,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Petaluma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley
Standard public school
494 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Standard public school
451 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Sonoma Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Corona Creek Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
386 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 24:1 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 (~56 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Primary
How many students attend Liberty Primary?
Liberty Primary has 56 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petaluma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Primary is 28:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Primary?
12.5% of students at Liberty Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Primary?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Primary is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Petaluma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Primary?
Liberty Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Liberty Primary rank among elementary schools in Petaluma?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Primary ranks #9 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, 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 Petaluma on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty Elementary?
Besides Liberty Primary, Liberty Elementary also operates Liberty Elementary (162 students). See the Liberty Elementary district page for the complete list.