Liberty Elementary School

4871 Liberty Rd S
Salem, OR 97306
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Liberty Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50% in OR
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Liberty Elementary School serves the south part of Salem, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Liberty Elementary School's student population of 400 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Year Founded
1908
School Calendar

School Rankings

Liberty Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#730 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

26%
31%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
44%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
1%
1%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
25%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
4%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
51%
57%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
5%
1%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
12%
8%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
49%
0.67

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
61.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
67%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
7%

Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing

Sports

Colors
Blue & Gold
School Mascot
Leopard
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Elementary School's ranking?
Liberty Elementary School is ranked #730 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Liberty Elementary School often compared to?
Liberty Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schirle Elementary School, Sumpter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Liberty Elementary School?
400 students attend Liberty Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Liberty Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Elementary School?
Liberty Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Liberty Elementary School offer ?
Liberty Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Liberty Elementary School part of?
Liberty Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Liberty Elementary School located?
Liberty Elementary School is located in the Sunnyslope neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Sunnyslope.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 400 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 49%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Liberty Elementary School serves the south part of Salem, OR, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1.7 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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