- Enrollment
- 2,029
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Livingston, CA
Livingston High
Federal NCES profile for Livingston High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 062466003700
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Livingston High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Livingston High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Livingston, CA.
School address
District: Merced Union High · California
NCES ID 062466003700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Livingston High held near 1,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 58.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 062466003700 · Livingston, CA High · MID · TRAD
1,169 enr · 20.2:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Atwater High (2,029 students)
Livingston High held near 1,141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.6 → 58.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Livingston High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Atwater High
Atwater High
2,029 students
- Merced High
Merced High
1,943 students
- Golden Valley
Golden Valley High
1,917 students
- El Capitan Hig
El Capitan High
1,793 students
- Buhach Colony
Buhach Colony High
1,704 students
- This school
Livingston High
1,169 students
What this shows Livingston High reports 1,169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Livingston High compares
Livingston High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,169 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,169
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 36% in California - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.2%
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
$16,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 85.0%
Asian 9.8%
White 3.5%
African American 0.6%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.7, Livingston High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Merced Union High reports $16,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Livingston High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Merced High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| El Capitan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Buhach Colony High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Livingston High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,943
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,917
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,704
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~1,169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Livingston High
How many students attend Livingston High?
Livingston High has 1,169 students enrolled. It is a high school in Livingston, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,156 (2022-23) → 1,141 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livingston High?
The student-teacher ratio at Livingston High is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher 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 High?
67.5% of students at Livingston High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Livingston High?
The largest demographic group at Livingston High is Hispanic or Latino at 85.0% of enrollment, in Livingston, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Livingston High?
Livingston High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 High rank among public schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Livingston, CA. 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.
What other schools are in Merced Union High?
Besides Livingston High, Merced Union High also operates Atwater High (2,029 students), Merced High (1,943 students), and Golden Valley High (1,917 students). See the Merced Union High district page for the complete list.