- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 210351000924
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Livingston Central High School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 210351000924 · Smithland, KY High · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 14.7:1 · 44.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Livingston Elementary School (367 students)
Livingston Central High School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Livingston Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Livingst
South Livingston Elementary School
367 students
- This school
Livingston Central High School
339 students
- Livingston Cou
Livingston County Middle School
201 students
- North Livingst 113
North Livingston Elementary School
113 students
What this shows Livingston Central High School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Livingston Central High School compares
Livingston Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,842
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Livingston County reports $16,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide high 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 (~339 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 48/100 (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).
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.