Enrollment
1,147
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Livingston, TX
Livingston H S
Federal NCES profile for Livingston H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482778003118
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Livingston H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Livingston H S has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston H S ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Livingston, TX.
School address
District: Livingston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482778003118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Livingston H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Livingston H S
Livingston H S is a higher-need, large high school in Livingston, Texas, enrolling 1,147 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 50.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,147 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 672 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #209.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 20.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 345 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,147 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 53 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Livingston Isd also operates Livingston J H (901 students) and Cedar Grove El (513 students) alongside Livingston H S.
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 H S compares
Livingston H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,147 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,147
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
238
in-school suspensions + 107 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 53 expulsions.
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 55.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Livingston H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Isd, which includes Livingston H S.
$11,158
Per student
-18%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.5%
State 36.5%
Federal 20.0%
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 H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston J H | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cedar Grove El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekside El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Livingston H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,147 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Livingston H S
How many students attend Livingston H S?
Livingston H S has 1,147 students enrolled. It is a high school in Livingston, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livingston H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Livingston H S is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Livingston H S?
50.6% of students at Livingston H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Livingston H S?
The largest demographic group at Livingston H S is White at 55.0% of enrollment, in Livingston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Livingston H S?
Livingston H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
How does Livingston H S rank among public schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston H S ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Livingston, TX. 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.
Is Livingston H S a good school?
Livingston H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. 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 Isd?
Besides Livingston H S, Livingston Isd also operates Livingston J H (901 students), Cedar Grove El (513 students), and Creekside El (504 students). See the Livingston Isd district page for the complete list.
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