Enrollment
901
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Livingston J H compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Livingston J H
Livingston J H is a higher-need, large middle school in Livingston, Texas, enrolling 901 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Texas median, within a few percentage points of the 14.7:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 61.7% lands close to the Texas typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 901 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #376.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 901 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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: 262 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 901 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 33 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Livingston Isd also operates Livingston H S (1,147 students) and Cedar Grove El (513 students) alongside Livingston J H.
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 J H compares
Livingston J H on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,158
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
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.
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 55.4%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Isd, which includes Livingston J H.
$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 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
- 1,147
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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 middle 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 (~901 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Livingston J H a good school?
Livingston J H earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. 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 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.
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