Liberty Elementary

170 Liberty School Rd.
Petaluma, CA 94952

Charter School 162 Students

Elementary School 1st - 6th

School Overview

Liberty Elementary School is a public school located in the rural outskirts of Petaluma, California. Part of the Liberty Elementary School District, it is known for its intimate, small-school setting that fosters a close-knit community atmosphere. The school serves a relatively small student population, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to instruction, helping teachers build strong connections with both students and their families.

Academically, Liberty Elementary emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that prioritizes core foundational skills while often incorporating enrichment activities that take advantage of its semi-rural location. The school is highly regarded for its collaborative environment, where staff, parents, and community members work closely together to support student development. Its setting offers a quiet, focused learning environment that stands out as a unique alternative to the larger, more urbanized schools in the surrounding Sonoma County area.

162

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	41
Asian	2
Two or More	13

White
106 (65.4%)
Hispanic
41 (25.3%)
Two or More
13 (8.0%)
Asian
2 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Liberty Elementary
Phone:	(707)795-4380
Grade Range:	1st - 6th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 28