- Enrollment
- 994
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Livingston, NJ
Livingston High School
Federal NCES profile for Livingston High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 71/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 340882002126
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Livingston High School earns 71/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also one of the largest schools in New Jersey.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 71
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 1.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Livingston High School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Livingston, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 340882002126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Livingston High School held near 2,081 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 187.0 → 188.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 340882002126 · Livingston, NJ High · LARGE · TRAD
2,081 enr · 11.1:1 · 1.2% lunch · RII 71
Nearest enrollment peer: Heritage Middle School (994 students)
Livingston High School held near 2,081 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 187.0 → 188.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Livingston High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Livingston High School
2,081 students
- Heritage Middl
Heritage Middle School
994 students
- Mount Pleasant 530
Mount Pleasant Middle School
530 students
- Harrison Eleme 522
Harrison Elementary School
522 students
- Riker Hill Ele 477
Riker Hill Elementary School
477 students
- Hillside Eleme 476
Hillside Elementary School
476 students
What this shows Livingston High School reports 2,081 students on the CCD universe file.
How Livingston High School compares
Livingston High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.2% | ▼ 96% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,081 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
2,081
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$23,849
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors12.0 FTE
Per 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.5%
Asian 37.6%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Livingston High School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 37
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Livingston Board of Education School District reports $23,849 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Livingston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riker Hill Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Livingston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~2,081 students)
Frequently asked questions about Livingston High School
How many students attend Livingston High School?
Livingston High School has 2,081 students enrolled. It is a high school in Livingston, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 2,066 (2022-23) → 2,081 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livingston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Livingston High School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% 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 High School?
1.2% of students at Livingston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Livingston High School?
The largest demographic group at Livingston High School is White at 49.5% of enrollment, in Livingston, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Livingston High School?
Livingston High School has a Resource Investment Index of 71/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston High School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Livingston, NJ. 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 Livingston Board of Education School District?
Besides Livingston High School, Livingston Board of Education School District also operates Heritage Middle School (994 students), Mount Pleasant Middle School (530 students), and Harrison Elementary School (522 students). See the Livingston Board of Education School District district page for the complete list.