Liberty Elementary, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Liberty Elementary

Liberty Elementary School District is a small, single-school district serving kindergarten through sixth grade in Sonoma County. The district's enrollment is modest, with a student body that is predominantly white, with a meaningful Hispanic student population and smaller Asian and multiracial groups. The district has no free or reduced price lunch count or rate available, nor does it report special populations data, which limits visibility into the economic and support needs of its families.

In math proficiency, Liberty's students perform strongly across the tested grades. Fourth graders show the highest proficiency, with students in third, fifth, and sixth grades also demonstrating solid command of grade-level mathematics. The district's overall math proficiency sits in the top quartile among Sonoma County's districts.

English language arts proficiency is more uneven. Third and fifth graders perform reasonably well, while fourth and sixth graders show lower proficiency rates. The district's overall ELA proficiency places it above the county's median but not in the top tier. Science proficiency data comes from a single tested grade, fifth grade, where proficiency is substantially lower than in either math or ELA. A parent may want to ask the school directly about how science is taught and supported, given the gap between science and other tested subjects.

Attendance is a notable strength. The district reports chronic absenteeism at the lowest end of the Sonoma County range, suggesting strong family engagement and reliable student presence.

The district operates three schools: Liberty Elementary, Liberty Primary, and Liberty Independent Study, reflecting a structure that splits early and upper-elementary grades. The district's per-pupil current spending falls in the upper-middle range among county districts, indicating a reasonably resourced operation for its size.

Housing in the district's service area spans two zip codes centered on Petaluma and Cotati. Median home values are substantial, in the mid to upper range for the region. Rental housing is available and somewhat more affordable than purchase, though rent-to-income ratio remains elevated. The local unemployment rate is moderate, and median household income locally exceeds the national benchmark.

The district is small enough that any prospective family would benefit from direct conversation with school leaders about curriculum, teaching approach, and the school culture, particularly to understand the gap between math performance and the lower science results, and to assess fit for their child.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

212

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 27%

White 65%

Asian 2%

Two+ 6%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

65%

—

Gr 3

—

81%

Gr 4

—

72%

Gr 5

—

83%

Gr 6

—

65%

Math

Gr ALL

78%

—

Gr 3

—

88%

Gr 4

—

88%

Gr 5

—

83%

Gr 6

—

95%

Science

Gr 5

—

52%

Gr HS

—

Schools in this District

3 schools are officially reported under this district.

Liberty Elementary

Liberty Primary

Liberty Independent Study

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

4 grades reported

80%

Grade 3

86%

Grade 4

81%

Grade 5

96%

Grade 6

English Language Arts

4 grades reported

72%

Grade 3

69%

Grade 4

81%

Grade 5

70%

Grade 6

Science

1 grade reported

50%

Grade 5

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$1.01M

Year-over-year change-0.5%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$725K to $1.1M

vs. state typical1.30x

vs. national typical2.74x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
94952	Petaluma	$1.1M	-0.1%	81.3%
94931	Cotati	$725K	-2.3%	18.7%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,885/mo

Year-over-year change+1.8%

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (1 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
94952	Petaluma	$2,885	+1.8%	81.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$5,096/mo

Home price / national median income12.1x

Annual rent / national median income41.3%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$2,211/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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