- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tucker, GA
Livsey Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Livsey Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 130174000677
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Livsey Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Georgia schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Tucker · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Livsey Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Livsey Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Tucker, GA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Livsey Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 130174000677 · Tucker, GA Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 12:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeside High School (2,234 students)
Livsey Elementary School grew from 358 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Livsey Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeside High
Lakeside High School
2,234 students
- Dunwoody High
Dunwoody High School
2,012 students
- Chamblee High
Chamblee High School
1,867 students
- Cross Keys Hig
Cross Keys High School
1,748 students
- Sequoyah Middl
Sequoyah Middle School
1,713 students
- This school 383
Livsey Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Livsey Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Livsey Elementary School compares
Livsey Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▼ 37% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 19% in Georgia - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,368
per pupil, district-wide
- above Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
White 31.9%
African American 17.2%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Livsey Elementary School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb County reports $15,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Livsey Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dunwoody High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chamblee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sequoyah Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Livsey Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in Tucker
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nesbit Elementary School
Standard public school
1,191 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Idlewood Elementary School
Standard public school
889 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Midvale Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 10.7:1 students per teacher
Brockett Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Livsey Elementary School
How many students attend Livsey Elementary School?
Livsey Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tucker, GA. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Livsey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Livsey Elementary School is 12:1, which is 17% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 24% 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 Livsey Elementary School?
38.5% of students at Livsey Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Livsey Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Livsey Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 38.1% of enrollment, in Tucker, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Livsey Elementary School?
Livsey Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Livsey Elementary School rank among schools in Tucker?
By Resource Investment Index, Livsey Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Tucker, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tucker on the city page.
What other schools are in Dekalb County?
Besides Livsey Elementary School, Dekalb County also operates Lakeside High School (2,234 students), Dunwoody High School (2,012 students), and Chamblee High School (1,867 students). See the Dekalb County district page for the complete list.