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Liberty Elementary School

Summary:

Liberty Elementary School is a small public school in Galata, Montana, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of just 31 students. While the school is part of the Liberty Elementary School District, which is ranked 249 out of 300 districts in the state, the school itself has some notable differences compared to nearby schools.

For one, Liberty Elementary has a 100% white student population, which is significantly less diverse than the nearby Chester-Joplin-Inverness School, which has a student body that is 92.25% white, with representation from other racial groups. Academically, Liberty Elementary also lags behind, with only 25% of students proficient in Mathematics and 50% proficient in Reading, compared to 50.68% and 57.53% proficiency at Chester-Joplin-Inverness, respectively. Liberty Elementary's ranking of 205 out of 332 Montana elementary schools in 2022-2023 is also significantly lower than Chester-Joplin-Inverness, which ranked 51 out of 332.

Another notable difference is the student-teacher ratio, with Liberty Elementary having 31 students per teacher, compared to just 14.3 students per teacher at Chester-Joplin-Inverness. This high ratio, combined with the school's small size and declining performance over the years, suggests that Liberty Elementary may be facing unique challenges in providing a high-quality educational experience for its students. While the reasons for these differences are not entirely clear, the data indicates that parents in the Galata area may want to consider other options, such as the Sage Creek Elementary or Galata School, which may offer a more diverse and academically robust environment for their children.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 No Address
       Galata, MT  59444

(406) 432-5265

District: Liberty Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
205th of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,019 Help


Students who attend Liberty Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  16

Racial breakdown:

White:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.5% Help


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Compare Details Liberty Elementary School ranks worse than 61.7% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty Elementary School is 16. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Elementary School is $12,019.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Liberty Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Liberty Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Elementary 249th of 300 Montana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Liberty Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 20.78 241st 287 16.0%
2021 42.48 240th 356 32.6%
2022 50.05 197th 329 40.1%
2023 45.74 205th 332 38.3%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Liberty Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 11 11
1991 11 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
1992 12 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 12
1993 57 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 57
1994 68 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
1995 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1996 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1997 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1998 79 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 79
1999 84 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
2000 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2001 12 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2002 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2003 10 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 10
2004 11 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 11
2005 12 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 12
2006 15 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 15
2007 16 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 16
2008 21 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 21
2009 18 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 18
2010 19 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 19
2011 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21
2012 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2013 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18
2014 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14
2015 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 15
2016 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11
2017 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16
2018 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20
2019 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20
2020 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26
2021 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 26
2022 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27
2023 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31
2024 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Liberty Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 11 1.0 11.0 n/a
1991 11 1.0 11.0 0
1992 12 1.0 12.0 n/a
1993 57 1.0 57.0 0
1994 68 5.0 13.6 0
1995 75 5.0 15.0 0
1996 75 5.0 15.0 0
1997 75 5.0 15.0 0
1998 79 4.0 19.8 0
1999 84 5.0 16.8 n/a
2000 78 5.0 15.6 n/a
2001 12 1.0 12.0 0
2002 10 1.0 10.0 0
2003 10 1.0 10.0 0
2004 11 1.0 11.0 0
2005 12 1.0 12.0 n/a
2006 15 1.0 15.0 n/a
2007 16 2.0 8.0 n/a
2008 21 2.0 10.5 n/a
2009 18 2.0 9.0 n/a
2010 19 2.0 9.5 n/a
2011 21 2.0 10.5 n/a
2012 18 2.0 9.0 0
2013 18 2.0 9.0 0
2014 14 2.0 7.0 0
2015 15 1.0 15.0 0
2016 11 1.0 11.0 0
2017 16 1.0 16.0 0
2018 20 1.0 20.0 0
2019 20 1.0 20.0 15
2020 26 1.0 26.0 11.5
2021 26 1.0 26.0 n/a
2022 27 1.0 27.0 n/a
2023 31 1.0 31.0 n/a
2024 16 1.0 16.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Liberty Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 11 1.0 11.0 n/a
1991 11 1.0 11.0 0
1992 12 1.0 12.0 n/a
1993 57 1.0 57.0 0
1994 68 5.0 13.6 0
1995 75 5.0 15.0 0
1996 75 5.0 15.0 0
1997 75 5.0 15.0 0
1998 79 4.0 19.8 0
1999 84 5.0 16.8 n/a
2000 78 5.0 15.6 n/a
2001 12 1.0 12.0 0
2002 10 1.0 10.0 0
2003 10 1.0 10.0 0
2004 11 1.0 11.0 0
2005 12 1.0 12.0 n/a
2006 15 1.0 15.0 n/a
2007 16 2.0 8.0 n/a
2008 21 2.0 10.5 n/a
2009 18 2.0 9.0 n/a
2010 19 2.0 9.5 n/a
2011 21 2.0 10.5 n/a
2012 18 2.0 9.0 0
2013 18 2.0 9.0 0
2014 14 2.0 7.0 0
2015 15 1.0 15.0 0
2016 11 1.0 11.0 0
2017 16 1.0 16.0 0
2018 20 1.0 20.0 0
2019 20 1.0 20.0 15
2020 26 1.0 26.0 11.5
2021 26 1.0 26.0 n/a
2022 27 1.0 27.0 n/a
2023 31 1.0 31.0 n/a
2024 16 1.0 16.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $8,738
2021 $9,313
2022 $10,451
2023 $12,018

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students2031
 55%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White2031
 55%
Two or More Races00

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Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty Elementary School

Liberty Elementary School ranks 205th of 332 Montana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 16 students attended Liberty Elementary School.

Students who attend Liberty Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School

Students at Liberty Elementary School are 100% White.


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