- Enrollment
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Livingston, TX
Livingston J H
Federal NCES profile for Livingston J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482778003119
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Livingston J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 61.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Livingston J H has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston J H ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Livingston, TX.
School address
District: Livingston Isd · Texas
NCES ID 482778003119 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Livingston J H held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.7 → 61.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 482778003119 · Livingston, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
901 enr · 14.5:1 · 61.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Livingston H S (1,147 students)
Livingston J H held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.7 → 61.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Livingston J H in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Livingston H S
Livingston H S
1,147 students
- This school
Livingston J H
901 students
- Cedar Grove El
Cedar Grove El
513 students
- Creekside El
Creekside El
504 students
- Timber Creek E
Timber Creek El
499 students
- Pine Ridge Pri 439
Pine Ridge Pri
439 students
What this shows Livingston J H reports 901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Livingston J H compares
Livingston J H held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.7% | ▼ 0% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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 901 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 106 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 33 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.1%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Livingston J H is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Livingston Isd reports $11,767 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Livingston J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cedar Grove El | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creekside El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Creek El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Ridge Pri | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Livingston J H's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~901 students)
Frequently asked questions about Livingston J H
How many students attend Livingston J H?
Livingston J H has 901 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Livingston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 893 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livingston J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Livingston J H is 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 J H?
61.7% of students at Livingston J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Livingston J H?
The largest demographic group at Livingston J H is White at 55.4% of enrollment, in Livingston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Livingston J H?
Livingston J H has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston J H ranks #4 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.
What other schools are in Livingston Isd?
Besides Livingston J H, Livingston Isd also operates Livingston H S (1,147 students), Cedar Grove El (513 students), and Creekside El (504 students). See the Livingston Isd district page for the complete list.