- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livingston, TX
Creekside El
Federal NCES profile for Creekside El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482778013956
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creekside El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Creekside El has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Livingston, TX.
School address
District: Livingston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482778013956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Creekside El held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 482778013956 · Livingston, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 17.4:1 · 75.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Livingston H S (1,147 students)
Creekside El held near 516 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.2 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Creekside El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Livingston H S
Livingston H S
1,147 students
- Livingston J H
Livingston J H
901 students
- Cedar Grove El
Cedar Grove El
513 students
- This school
Creekside El
504 students
- Timber Creek E
Timber Creek El
499 students
- Pine Ridge Pri 439
Pine Ridge Pri
439 students
What this shows Creekside El reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creekside El compares
Creekside El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.9%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Creekside El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Livingston Isd reports $11,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creekside El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Livingston J H | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Grove El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge Pri | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creekside El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~504 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Creekside El
How many students attend Creekside El?
Creekside El has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livingston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 515 (2022-23) → 516 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekside El?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekside El is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekside El?
75.0% of students at Creekside El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekside El?
The largest demographic group at Creekside El is White at 51.4% of enrollment, in Livingston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekside El?
Creekside El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Creekside El rank among elementary schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Creekside El ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Livingston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Livingston on the city page.
What other schools are in Livingston Isd?
Besides Creekside El, Livingston Isd also operates Livingston H S (1,147 students), Livingston J H (901 students), and Cedar Grove El (513 students). See the Livingston Isd district page for the complete list.