Enrollment
249
Montana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livingston, MT
East Side School
Federal NCES profile for East Side School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301688000524
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Side School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 249
- students enrolled
East Side School has class sizes near the Montana median. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Side School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Livingston, MT.
School address
District: Livingston Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301688000524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 11.8:1 Montana avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Side School compares with Montana and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Side School
East Side School is a mid-sized elementary school in Livingston, Montana, enrolling 249 students.
At 11.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Montana median, within a few percentage points of the 11.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Enrollment of 249 puts it in the larger third of Montana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 826 scored Montana schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Livingston Elem spends $15,061 per pupil, 22% below the Montana average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Livingston Elem also operates B a Winans School (267 students) and Sleeping Giant Middle Sch (261 students) alongside East Side School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How East Side School compares
East Side School on the metrics families compare, against Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 47% in Montana - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,061
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,282
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, East Side School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Elem, which includes East Side School.
$15,061
Per student
-22%
vs Montana
Avg $19,282
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 40.3%
Federal 24.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How East Side School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| B a Winans School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sleeping Giant Middle Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Side School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Montana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~249 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Side School
How many students attend East Side School?
East Side School has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livingston, MT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Side School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Side School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Side School?
The largest demographic group at East Side School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Livingston, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Side School?
East Side School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Side School rank among public schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, East Side School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Livingston, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Livingston on the city page.
Is East Side School a good school?
East Side School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Montana median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Livingston Elem?
Besides East Side School, Livingston Elem also operates B a Winans School (267 students) and Sleeping Giant Middle Sch (261 students). See the Livingston Elem district page for the complete list.
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