- Enrollment
- 1,857
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sumner, WA
Liberty Ridge Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Liberty Ridge Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530861000552
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty Ridge Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Sumner · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty Ridge Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sumner, WA.
School address
District: Sumner-Bonney Lake School District · Washington
NCES ID 530861000552 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Liberty Ridge Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 530861000552 · Sumner, WA Other · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 18.4:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Sumner High School (1,857 students)
Liberty Ridge Elementary held near 508 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.4 → 30.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Liberty Ridge Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sumner High Sc
Sumner High School
1,857 students
- Bonney Lake Hi
Bonney Lake High School
1,643 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Middle School
937 students
- Lakeridge Midd
Lakeridge Middle School
763 students
- Sumner Middle 674
Sumner Middle School
674 students
- This school 515
Liberty Ridge Elementary
515 students
What this shows Liberty Ridge Elementary reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty Ridge Elementary compares
Liberty Ridge Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 26% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Washington - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,438
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 12.5%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Liberty Ridge Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sumner-Bonney Lake School District reports $15,438 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty Ridge Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sumner High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonney Lake High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeridge Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sumner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty Ridge Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,643
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 937
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Sumner
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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty Ridge Elementary
How many students attend Liberty Ridge Elementary?
Liberty Ridge Elementary has 515 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sumner, WA. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 508 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty Ridge Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty Ridge Elementary is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Liberty Ridge Elementary?
33.3% of students at Liberty Ridge Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty Ridge Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Liberty Ridge Elementary is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Sumner, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty Ridge Elementary?
Liberty Ridge Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Ridge Elementary rank among schools in Sumner?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty Ridge Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sumner, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sumner on the city page.
What other schools are in Sumner-Bonney Lake School District?
Besides Liberty Ridge Elementary, Sumner-Bonney Lake School District also operates Sumner High School (1,857 students), Bonney Lake High School (1,643 students), and Mountain View Middle School (937 students). See the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District district page for the complete list.