- Enrollment
- 1,913
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spotsylvania, VA
Livingston Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Livingston Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510364001590
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Livingston Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools.
- #7 of 8
- schools in Spotsylvania · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 64.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Livingston Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Spotsylvania, VA.
School address
District: Spotsylvania County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510364001590 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Livingston Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 510364001590 · Spotsylvania, VA Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 17.7:1 · 64.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverbend High (1,913 students)
Livingston Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Livingston Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverbend High
Riverbend High
1,913 students
- Massaponax Hig
Massaponax High
1,692 students
- Courtland High
Courtland High
1,497 students
- Spotsylvania H
Spotsylvania High
1,394 students
- Chancellor Hig
Chancellor High
1,321 students
- This school 479
Livingston Elementary
479 students
What this shows Livingston Elementary reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Livingston Elementary compares
Livingston Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.4% | ▲ 12% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 95% in Virginia - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,858
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Livingston Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spotsylvania County Public Schools reports $13,858 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Livingston Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverbend High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Massaponax High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Courtland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spotsylvania High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chancellor High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Livingston Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,692
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,497
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,394
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Spotsylvania
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Courthouse Road Elementary
Standard public school
762 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Brock Road Elementary
Standard public school
651 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Wilderness Elementary
Standard public school
647 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Spotsylvania Elementary
Standard public school
623 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Courtland Elementary
Standard public school
548 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Livingston Elementary
How many students attend Livingston Elementary?
Livingston Elementary has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spotsylvania, VA. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livingston Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Livingston Elementary is 17.7:1, which is 27% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Livingston Elementary?
64.4% of students at Livingston Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Livingston Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Livingston Elementary is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Spotsylvania, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Livingston Elementary?
Livingston Elementary 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 Livingston Elementary rank among schools in Spotsylvania?
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston Elementary ranks #7 of 8 schools in Spotsylvania, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spotsylvania on the city page.
What other schools are in Spotsylvania County Public Schools?
Besides Livingston Elementary, Spotsylvania County Public Schools also operates Riverbend High (1,913 students), Massaponax High (1,692 students), and Courtland High (1,497 students). See the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district page for the complete list.