Enrollment
339
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Smithland, KY
Livingston Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Livingston Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210351000924
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Livingston Central High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 44.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 339
- students enrolled
Livingston Central High School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Livingston County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210351000924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.1%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Livingston Central High School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Livingston Central High School
Livingston Central High School is a mid-sized high school in Smithland, Kentucky, enrolling 339 students.
At 14.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 44.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 339 students, its enrollment sits close to the Kentucky median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 201 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 226 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 83 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 339 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Livingston County also operates South Livingston Elementary School (367 students) and Livingston County Middle School (201 students) alongside Livingston Central High 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 Central High School compares
Livingston Central High School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.1% | ▼ 26% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$15,130
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $13,211
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 226 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.5 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 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Livingston Central High School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston County, which includes Livingston Central High School.
$15,130
Per student
+15%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 40.8%
Federal 24.3%
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 Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Livingston Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Livingston County Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Livingston Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Livingston Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Livingston Central High School
How many students attend Livingston Central High School?
Livingston Central High School has 339 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smithland, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livingston Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Livingston Central High School is 14.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Livingston Central High School?
44.1% of students at Livingston Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Livingston Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Livingston Central High School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Smithland, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Livingston Central High School?
Livingston Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Livingston Central High School a good school?
Livingston Central High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky 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 County?
Besides Livingston Central High School, Livingston County also operates South Livingston Elementary School (367 students), Livingston County Middle School (201 students), and North Livingston Elementary School (113 students). See the Livingston County district page for the complete list.
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