District Overview
Located at 7 Parkway Blvd in Liberal, Kansas, the Liberal school district serves as a vital educational hub for its community, set within a remote town geographic setting. Operating as an active, traditional public school system, the district manages eight operational schools that deliver a comprehensive academic experience spanning pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Serving as the primary educational provider for the area, the district offers accessible administrative support and community outreach, connecting with families through its central office, phone services at (620) 604-1010, and an active online platform at usd480.net.

Reflecting the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics dataset context, the district educates a diverse student body of 4,654 learners, represented by a prominent Hispanic student population alongside White, multiracial, Asian, Black, and Native American students across all grade levels. To foster an enriching and supportive learning environment, the district employs a robust professional workforce comprising approximately 668 full-time equivalent teachers and 170 instructional aides. Supported by more than 800 dedicated support personnel—bringing the total workforce to over 1,640 full-time equivalent staff members—the district maintains a strong staffing infrastructure designed to meet both the instructional and holistic development needs of its student population.
8
Total Schools
4,654
Total Students
667.7
Full-Time Teachers
7.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberal
Demographic Student Count
White410
Hispanic4,050
Black52
Asian54
Two or More80
American Indian7
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    4,050 (87.0%)
  • White
    410 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    80 (1.7%)
  • Asian
    54 (1.2%)
  • Black
    52 (1.1%)
  • American Indian
    7 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.0%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Liberal
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary5
Middle2
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not applicable
Number of schools:8
Students:4,654*
Teachers (FTE):667.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.0
Schools in Liberal
Found 8 Schools