- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murray, UT
Liberty School
Federal NCES profile for Liberty School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490060000370
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Liberty School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 91% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Utah
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Liberty School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Murray, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-56 students YoY
Liberty School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-19.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 13.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-56 students YoY 490060000370 · Murray, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 14.4:1 · 34.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray High (1,364 students)
Liberty School shrank from 291 students in 2022-23 to 235 in 2023-24 (-19.2%). Teacher FTE lost 17.6 → 13.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Liberty School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murray High
Murray High
1,364 students
- Hillcrest Jr H
Hillcrest Jr High
696 students
- Horizon School
Horizon School
664 students
- Riverview Jr H
Riverview Jr High
614 students
- Parkside Schoo 454
Parkside School
454 students
- This school 244
Liberty School
244 students
What this shows Liberty School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Liberty School compares
Liberty School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 33% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▲ 23% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 9% in Utah - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.7%
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
$11,273
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
African American 9.0%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Liberty School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Murray District reports $11,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Liberty School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Jr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Liberty School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Liberty School
How many students attend Liberty School?
Liberty School has 244 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murray, UT. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 235 (2023-24), down 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liberty School?
The student-teacher ratio at Liberty School is 14.4:1, which is 33% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 8% lower 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 School?
34.4% of students at Liberty School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Liberty School?
The largest demographic group at Liberty School is White at 52.5% of enrollment, in Murray, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Liberty School?
Liberty School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower 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 School rank among elementary schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Liberty School ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Murray, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Murray on the city page.
What other schools are in Murray District?
Besides Liberty School, Murray District also operates Murray High (1,364 students), Hillcrest Jr High (696 students), and Horizon School (664 students). See the Murray District district page for the complete list.