- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
East Side School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 301688000524 · Livingston, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 11.9:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: B a Winans School (267 students)
East Side School held near 248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
East Side School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- B a Winans Sch
B a Winans School
267 students
- Sleeping Giant
Sleeping Giant Middle Sch
261 students
- This school
East Side School
249 students
What this shows East Side School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Side School compares
East Side School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,667
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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.
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
District finance for Livingston Elem reports $14,667 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~249 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 248 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.