Liberty Elementary School

https:/liberty.ogdensd.org

554 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Thomas O. Smith Elementary School, located in Ogden, Utah, serves as a neighborhood hub dedicated to the academic and social development of its students. As part of the Ogden School District, the school emphasizes a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school is known for its focus on inclusivity and community engagement, striving to provide a foundation for lifelong learning through a structured curriculum and collaborative partnerships between teachers, families, and the surrounding neighborhood.

Beyond core academic instruction, Thomas O. Smith Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and the overall well-being of its student body. The school utilizes various resources and programs to address the diverse needs of its pupils, ensuring that students from different backgrounds can thrive in the classroom. By maintaining active communication with parents and leveraging local community support, the school works to create a secure, encouraging atmosphere that prepares children for future success in their middle and high school years.

554

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	272
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	22
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
272 (49.1%)
White
244 (44.0%)
Two or More
22 (4.0%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.7%)
Asian
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:	Ogden City District
Phone:	(801)737-8350
Website:	http://https:/liberty.ogdensd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 66