Enrollment
270
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cranford, NJ
Livingston Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Livingston Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340357005470
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Livingston Avenue School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Cranford · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 0.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Livingston Avenue School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston Avenue School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Cranford, NJ.
School address
District: Cranford Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340357005470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.4%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-99% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Livingston Avenue School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Livingston Avenue School
Livingston Avenue School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Cranford, New Jersey, enrolling 270 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.3:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.4% free-meal eligibility runs 99% below the New Jersey average.
Enrollment of 270 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Among 364 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #285, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 540 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Cranford Public School District also operates Cranford High School (1,116 students) and Orange Avenue School (750 students) alongside Livingston Avenue 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 Livingston Avenue School compares
Livingston Avenue School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.4% | ▼ 99% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
0.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 66% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$21,994
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Livingston Avenue School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cranford Public School District, which includes Livingston Avenue School.
$21,994
Per student
-12%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.3%
State 23.4%
Federal 2.3%
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 Livingston Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orange Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Avenue School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brookside Place School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walnut Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Livingston Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Livingston Avenue School
How many students attend Livingston Avenue School?
Livingston Avenue School has 270 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cranford, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livingston Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Livingston Avenue School is 12.3:1, which is 4% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Livingston Avenue School?
0.4% of students at Livingston Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Livingston Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Livingston Avenue School is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Cranford, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Livingston Avenue School?
Livingston Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Livingston Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Cranford?
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston Avenue School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Cranford, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cranford on the city page.
Is Livingston Avenue School a good school?
Livingston Avenue School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey 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 Cranford Public School District?
Besides Livingston Avenue School, Cranford Public School District also operates Cranford High School (1,116 students), Orange Avenue School (750 students), and Hillside Avenue School (743 students). See the Cranford Public School District district page for the complete list.
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