Liberty Elementary School

19818 W Us Highway 85
Buckeye, AZ 85326
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 375 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50% in AZ
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

School Overview

Liberty Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
375 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Liberty Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#1142 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Liberty Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Liberty Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
54%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
40%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Liberty Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Liberty Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Liberty Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arizona by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Elementary School is ranked #1142 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Liberty Elementary School often compared to?
Liberty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Freedom Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
375 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Liberty Elementary School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Liberty Elementary District (4266) School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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