Enrollment
611
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Livingston, CA
Selma Herndon Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Selma Herndon Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062217008739
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Selma Herndon Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Livingston · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Selma Herndon Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Selma Herndon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Livingston, CA.
School address
District: Livingston Union · California
NCES ID 062217008739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Selma Herndon Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Selma Herndon Elementary
Selma Herndon Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Livingston, California, enrolling 611 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 611 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,078 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #699.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (74%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 611 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Livingston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Yamato Colony Elementary (627 students): Selma Herndon Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21.8:1 vs 23.2:1).
Livingston Union also operates Livingston Middle (809 students) and Yamato Colony Elementary (627 students) alongside Selma Herndon Elementary.
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 Selma Herndon Elementary compares
Selma Herndon Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.7% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 51% in California - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$15,126
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 611 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 73.6%
Asian 22.1%
White 3.6%
Two or More 0.3%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Selma Herndon Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Livingston Union, which includes Selma Herndon Elementary.
$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 Selma Herndon Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livingston Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yamato Colony Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Campus Park Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Selma Herndon Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Livingston
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~611 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Selma Herndon Elementary
How many students attend Selma Herndon Elementary?
Selma Herndon Elementary has 611 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Livingston, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selma Herndon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Selma Herndon Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 1% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Selma Herndon Elementary?
67.7% of students at Selma Herndon Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Selma Herndon Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Selma Herndon Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 73.6% of enrollment, in Livingston, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Selma Herndon Elementary?
Selma Herndon Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Selma Herndon Elementary rank among elementary schools in Livingston?
By Resource Investment Index, Selma Herndon Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary 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 elementary schools in Livingston on the city page.
Is Selma Herndon Elementary a good school?
Selma Herndon Elementary earns 28/100 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 Selma Herndon Elementary, Livingston Union also operates Livingston Middle (809 students), Yamato Colony Elementary (627 students), and Campus Park Elementary (503 students). See the Livingston Union district page for the complete list.
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