Enrollment
809
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Livingston, CA
Livingston Middle
Federal NCES profile for Livingston Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062217002639
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Livingston Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 68.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Livingston Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Livingston, CA.
School address
District: Livingston Union · California
NCES ID 062217002639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Livingston Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Livingston Middle
Livingston Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Livingston, California, enrolling 809 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 809 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,556 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #682.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Livingston Union also operates Yamato Colony Elementary (627 students) and Selma Herndon Elementary (611 students) alongside Livingston Middle.
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 Middle compares
Livingston Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.3% | ▲ 23% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$15,126
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
Hispanic or Latino 83.6%
Asian 12.1%
White 3.2%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Livingston Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Union, which includes Livingston Middle.
$15,126
Per student
-8%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.3%
State 76.4%
Federal 13.4%
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamato Colony Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Selma Herndon Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campus Park Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Livingston Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 611
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~809 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Livingston Middle
How many students attend Livingston Middle?
Livingston Middle has 809 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Livingston, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livingston Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Livingston Middle is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Livingston Middle?
68.3% of students at Livingston Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Livingston Middle?
The largest demographic group at Livingston Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 83.6% of enrollment, in Livingston, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Livingston Middle?
Livingston Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among public schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Livingston Middle ranks #4 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.
Is Livingston Middle a good school?
Livingston Middle earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California 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 Union?
Besides Livingston Middle, Livingston Union also operates Yamato Colony Elementary (627 students), Selma Herndon Elementary (611 students), and Campus Park Elementary (503 students). See the Livingston Union district page for the complete list.
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