Liberty Elementary School

As a very small primary school in Galata, Montana, Liberty Elementary School caters to 13 students from grades pre-K through 8, operated by Liberty Elem. Compared to the state average of about 167 students per school, that is 92% below typical.

Liberty Elementary School sits inside Liberty Elem, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

On the student-mix side, Liberty Elementary School reports that nearly all students (100%) are White.

Looking at school resources, Liberty Elementary School records 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 1.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.9:1, putting Liberty Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the surrounding community, census data for Liberty County shows the typical household earns roughly $57,857 per year, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 18% of residents live below the federal poverty line. In all, Liberty County runs 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 249 students), of which Liberty Elementary School is one.

Hi-Line Colony School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 8.5 miles from this campus.

The school occupies a rural site.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Liberty Elementary School has edged down 35%, going from 20 students in 2018 to 13 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 20.0:1 in 2018 to 1.6:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.