Liberty Central School District

What Liberty Central School District does

Liberty Central School District (LCSD) is a public K-12 school district serving nearly 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 across three schools in the Liberty area of Sullivan County, New York. The district operates Liberty Elementary School (PreK-Grade 4 at 201 North Main Street), Liberty Middle School (Grades 5-8 at 145 Buckley Street), and Liberty High School (Grades 9-12, co-located with the district office at 115 Buckley Street). With more than 330 staff across two campuses, LCSD delivers comprehensive public education to families residing within its geographic catchment area and is governed by an elected Board of Education under New York State Education Law.

The district's educational portfolio includes Universal Pre-Kindergarten built on the Frog Street curriculum, core academics anchored on HMH Into Reading & Into Math, Science 21 inquiry-based science, Woz ED STEM Curriculum, and the Leader in Me social-emotional framework derived from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Specialized offerings include Career and Technical Education pathways through Sullivan BOCES (nursing, welding, culinary, construction, cosmetology, early childhood, autobody), college credit dual-enrollment with Syracuse University (SUPA), Siena University, and SUNY Sullivan, AP coursework, and wraparound programs such as the Snack Pack Program and Sweethearts & Heroes bullying prevention. Student-facing technology infrastructure is built on SchoolTool (student information system), ClassLink (single sign-on), ParentSquare (family communication), PowerSchool Naviance (college readiness), and PhotonFi LiFi wireless connectivity being deployed in select classrooms.

LCSD operates as a tax-funded public entity rather than a commercial enterprise. The 2026-27 operating budget totals $72,062,104, a 5.14% increase over the prior year, funded primarily by New York State Aid (71.05%, or $51.2 million) and the local property tax levy (24.66%, or $17.8 million), with the remainder from federal Title I funding ($654,370 in 2025-26) and reserves. Education is provided tuition-free to district residents, with universal free breakfast and lunch enabled through the Community Eligibility Provision. Enrollment is determined by geographic catchment rather than market competition; the district has held the tax levy flat for eight consecutive years and has received State Comptroller recognition for fiscal checks and balances.

Name

Liberty Central School District

Legal name

Liberty Central School District

Website

https://libertyk12.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Liberty Central School District is a public K-12 school district in Sullivan County, New York, serving nearly 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 across three schools on a $72 million annual budget funded primarily by state aid and property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Pre-kindergarten programs
• Career technical education
• Social-emotional learning
• College credit partnerships

Headquarters

HQ city

Liberty

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. State Aid: State Aid represents approximately 71.05% of district revenue ($51,177,742 in 2026-27), making it the primary funding source. Based on New York State education funding formulas.
2. Property Tax Levy: School Tax Levy of $17,760,162 (24.66% of revenue) with no tax levy increase for eight consecutive years
3. Federal Title I Funding: Federal Title I funding of $654,370 in 2025-26 used for Academic Intervention Services teachers, parent engagement nights, and support for homeless students
4. Other Revenue: Other revenue sources including fund balance and reserves totaling $3,094,200 (4.30% of revenue)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Liberty Central School District provides tuition-free public education to nearly 2,000 students from pre-kindergarten through grade 12 across Liberty Elementary School, Liberty Middle School, and Liberty High School. The district delivers core academic instruction, social-emotional learning (Leader in Me), STEM education, career and technical education pathways, dual-enrollment college credit, free universal meals, athletics, music and drama, and wraparound community support programs to families residing within district boundaries.

Product overview

Liberty Central School District is a public school district serving nearly 2,000 students in grades PreK-12 across three schools: Liberty Elementary School (PreK-Grade 4), Liberty Middle School (Grades 5-8), and Liberty High School (Grades 9-12). The district offers a comprehensive educational program including Universal Pre-Kindergarten, Title I Academic Intervention Services, Career and Technical Education pathways through BOCES, college credit partnerships (SUPA, Siena, SUNY Sullivan), and specialized curricula including Leader in Me, HMH Into Reading & Into Math, Science 21, and Woz ED STEM. The district provides free breakfast and lunch to all students, athletics programs, music and drama arts, and community support programs including the Snack Pack Program for food-insecure students. The district operates on a $72 million budget funded through state aid and local property taxes, with an emphasis on fiscal responsibility and zero tax levy increase for eight consecutive years.

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Products and services

• Liberty Elementary School (PreK-Grade 4) Public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through grade 4 students in Liberty, NY. Offers core academics with emphasis on reading, writing, and math, alongside the music department, MakerSpace, Math and Movement program, Title I schoolwide support, UPK program, Leader in Me SEL, and Woz ED STEM curriculum.
• Liberty Middle School (Grades 5-8) Public middle school serving grades 5-8 students in Liberty, NY. Provides academics with emphasis on reading and math, peer mentoring, Leader in Me curriculum, music department, Inventionland Multi-Disciplinary Project-Based Learning space, Woz ED STEM curriculum, BRAVE peer mentoring, and extracurricular activities.
• Liberty High School (Grades 9-12) Public high school serving grades 9-12 students in Liberty, NY. Offers AP courses, dual-credit college partnerships (SUPA with Syracuse University, Siena University, SUNY Sullivan), CTE pathways via Sullivan BOCES, and requires 15 hours of community service for graduation.
• Universal Pre-Kindergarten (UPK) Pre-kindergarten program for eligible 4-year-olds using Frog Street Pre-K curriculum, fostering cognitive, linguistic, physical, cultural, emotional, and social development.
• Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways Career-focused pathways delivered in partnership with Sullivan County BOCES covering Nursing, Autobody, Early Childhood, Construction, Cosmetology, Welding, and Culinary programs.
• Title I Academic Intervention Services Federal Title I funded program providing extra academic resources including math and reading achievement support, small class sizes, Leader in Me SEL, and Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) interventions, plus parent engagement nights and support for homeless students.
• Dual-Enrollment College Credit Program Partnership-based program enabling Liberty High School students to earn college credits while still in high school through Syracuse University's Project Advance (SUPA), Siena University, and SUNY Sullivan.
• Snack Pack Program Community program providing healthy meals to Liberty CSD students experiencing food insecurity over weekends and long school breaks.
• Sweethearts & Heroes Anti-Bullying Program Bullying prevention and social-emotional learning program building empathy, connection, leadership, and belonging among students, delivered in partnership with the nationally recognized Sweethearts & Heroes organization.
• Athletics Programs Interscholastic athletics including soccer, basketball, wrestling, track and field, baseball, softball, tennis, golf, alpine skiing, football, and volleyball, with registration and scheduling via Arbiter Sports.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rolling V Bus CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTransportation contractor providing student bus services for the district. Rolling V Bus Corporation ensures students get to and from school and events safely.
• Syracuse University (SUPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege credit partnership allowing high school students to earn Syracuse University credits through Project Advance while still in high school
• Siena UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollege credit partnership allowing high school students to earn college credits through dual enrollment programs
• SUNY SullivancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal SUNY college partnership providing college credit and career & technical education pathways for high school students
• Sullivan County BOCES CTEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer and technical education programs including nursing, autobody, early childhood, construction, cosmetology, welding, and culinary arts
• Sullivan 180minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity wellness initiative providing resources and programs to support student and community health and wellbeing
• Sweethearts & HeroesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally recognized organization dedicated to reducing bullying, strengthening school culture, and empowering students through empathy and human connection programs including BRAVE Peer Mentoring
• Schoolhouse ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction management firm working with district on capital project improvements
• BOCES of New York StatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing teacher recruitment resources and Become a Teacher program information for career changers and high school students
• Woz EDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM curriculum provider recognized for innovative educational approach at elementary STEM lab

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Others

• Sullivan County BOCES: Regional Board of Cooperative Educational Services that is Liberty's core CTE delivery partner, providing nursing, welding, construction and other shared services to multiple Sullivan County component districts.

Direct peers

• Tri-Valley Central School District: Smaller Sullivan County K-12 district operating under the same NY State Foundation Aid formula with comparable CTE reliance on Sullivan BOCES and similar rural demographics.
• Monticello Central School District: Adjacent Sullivan County K-12 district serving a similar rural, high-poverty community with overlapping secondary partnerships through Sullivan BOCES and competing for the same regional student population.
• Eldred Central School District: Small Sullivan County K-12 district serving a comparable rural, lower-income population and competing directly with Liberty for residential enrollment and state funding share.
• Livingston Manor Central School District: Small Sullivan County K-12 district with comparable rural, high-need student profile operating under the same NY State aid formulas and competing in the same regional labor and enrollment market.
• Fallsburg Central School District: Neighboring Sullivan County, NY public K-12 district of comparable size serving a similar rural, Title I-eligible population with overlapping feeder patterns and competitive enrollment dynamics.

Emerging players

• KIPP NYC Public Charter Schools: Large NY charter network serving high-poverty urban populations with a comparable college-preparatory, SEL-embedded model; competes indirectly for students via school-choice dynamics and benchmarks Liberty's postsecondary outcomes.

Regional players

• Chester Union Free School District: Mid-sized Orange County, NY K-12 district operating under the same NY State Foundation Aid system with similar dual-enrollment and CTE patterns but in a more commuter-adjacent geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/libertycsdny
• Instagraminstagram.com/libertycsdny

Compliance6 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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