Liberty Elementary School

No Address
Galata, MT 59444
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 16 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Montana state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Liberty Elementary School's student population of 16 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
16 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

School Rankings

Liberty Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#375 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
21-39%
35%
40-59%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
10%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
6%
Black
n/a
1%
White
100%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Elementary School is ranked #375 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
16 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Liberty Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Liberty Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 16 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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