Livingston Manor Central School District

Every figure on PlainSchools is rendered directly from the source NCES, CRDC and F-33 federal records, no number is typed in by an editor. District totals are aggregated directly from the schools reporting under this district in the source records. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.

Livingston Manor, New York - 2 schools

An equity score of 84/100 ranks Livingston Manor Central School District #12 of 941 districts in New York (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $37,399 per pupil, Livingston Manor Central School District ranks #63 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending (New York districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

424
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$37,399
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Livingston Manor Central School District operates 2 public schools serving 424 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New York. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Sullivan County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $37,399 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the top 100 of 999 New York districts by per-pupil spending. See how New York compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 44.0% local, 39.7% state, and 16.3% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 84/100, ranked #12 of 941 in New York against a state average of 45, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 153.8:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 32.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 82.4% White, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Livingston Manor Elementary School, enrolling 217 students (55% of the district's total enrollment).

Livingston Manor Elementary School accounts for 51.2% of all Livingston Manor Central School District student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Livingston Manor Central School District a distant remainder — means Livingston Manor Central School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Livingston Manor Central School District student-counselor ratio is 154:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Livingston Manor Central School District chronic absenteeism rate is 32.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.3%
Federal
39.7%
State
44.0%
Local

Funding Equity

84
Equity Score
12 / 941
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Livingston Manor Central School District.

White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
African American 3.1%
Multiracial 3.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

153.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
32.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Livingston Manor Central School District

School Enrollment
Livingston Manor Elementary School
217
Livingston Manor High School
181

How Livingston Manor Central School District Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New York districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Ember Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
New Visions Chtr Hs-Adv Ma/Sci Iv Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Remsen Central School District Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Westminster Community Charter School Similar size Lower spending No revenue-mix data
Elba Central School District Similar size Lower spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Livingston Manor Central School District's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in New York

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Compare Livingston Manor Central School District

See how this district compares to others in enrollment, spending, demographics, and academic resources.

Compare vs New York City Geographic District #31 →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Livingston Manor Central School District?

Livingston Manor Central School District has 2 schools, including 2 combined. Total enrollment is 424 students.

How much does Livingston Manor Central School District spend per student?

Livingston Manor Central School District spends $37,399 per student. The district has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #12 in New York.

What is the demographic composition of Livingston Manor Central School District?

Livingston Manor Central School District students are 82.4% White, 10.4% Hispanic or Latino, 3.1% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Livingston Manor Central School District?

Livingston Manor Central School District has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #12 out of 941 districts in New York.