- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Selma Herndon Elementary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 062217008739 · Livingston, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 21.8:1 · 67.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Livingston Middle (809 students)
Selma Herndon Elementary held near 624 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Selma Herndon Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Livingston Mid
Livingston Middle
809 students
- Yamato Colony
Yamato Colony Elementary
627 students
- This school
Selma Herndon Elementary
611 students
- Campus Park El
Campus Park Elementary
503 students
What this shows Selma Herndon Elementary reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Selma Herndon Elementary compares
Selma Herndon Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,497
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
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.
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
District finance for Livingston Union reports $16,497 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~611 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 624 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.