Liberty Ridge Elementary

www.sumnersd.org

515 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Liberty Ridge Elementary, located in Sumner, Washington, is a highly regarded public school within the Sumner-Bonney Lake School District. Serving students in the suburban community of Sumner, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. It focuses on developing the whole child by balancing rigorous core instruction with social-emotional learning, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future educational transitions.

The school benefits from a strong connection to the local Sumner-Bonney Lake community, emphasizing collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff. With a curriculum aligned to state standards, Liberty Ridge utilizes modern instructional strategies and technology to engage its diverse student body. As part of a district that prides itself on innovative programs and community involvement, Liberty Ridge Elementary remains a staple for families seeking a nurturing yet challenging learning environment in the Pierce County area.

515

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Liberty Ridge Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	90
Black	6
Asian	17
Two or More	64
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	7

White
326 (63.4%)
Hispanic
90 (17.5%)
Two or More
64 (12.5%)
Asian
17 (3.3%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.4%)
Black
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.8%)

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:	N/A
District:	Sumner-Bonney Lake School District
Phone:	(253)891-4800
Website:	http://www.sumnersd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 58

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 73