Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Thomas O Smith School serves the southern part of Ogden, UT, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty Elementary School's student population of 554 students has grown by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
554 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Liberty Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#830 out of 957 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.2%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Elementary School is ranked #830 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Liberty Elementary School often compared to?
Liberty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bonneville School, New Bridge School, Mount Ogden Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
554 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Liberty Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Ogden City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I have had two of my children and both have completed elementary at TO Smith. I love the diversity, teachers are patient, school counselor is caring and my kids were happy and loved attending.
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