LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.nyackschools.org

452 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Liberty Elementary School, located at 142 Lake Road in Valley Cottage, New York, is a public institution serving students in the Nyack Union Free School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a lifelong love for learning. By prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community, Liberty Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded education that prepares its students for success in their future academic endeavors.

As part of the Nyack school system, the campus benefits from a curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative and extracurricular growth. The school focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student population through a blend of rigorous instruction and holistic support systems. For parents and community members interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or district policies, detailed information can be found on their official website at [www.nyackschools.org](http://www.nyackschools.org).

452

Total Students

39.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	228
Black	51
Asian	24
Two or More	24
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
228 (50.4%)
White
121 (26.8%)
Black
51 (11.3%)
Asian
24 (5.3%)
Two or More
24 (5.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NYACK UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(845)353-7240
Website:	http://www.nyackschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 64